West Virginia § 61-9-3 Suit to enjoin; by whom instituted

West Virginia Statutes

§ 61-9-3 — Suit to enjoin; by whom instituted

West Virginia § 61-9-3

Ch. 61CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT

Art. 9EQUITABLE REMEDIES IN AID OF CHASTITY, MORALITY AND DECENCY

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W. Va. Code § 61-9-3 (2026).

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Whenever a nuisance exists, the Attorney General of the state, the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the same exists, or any person who is a citizen, resident or taxpayer of the county, may bring suit in equity in the name of the State of West Virginia, upon the relation of such Attorney General, prosecuting attorney, or any person, to abate such nuisance and to perpetually enjoin the person or persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.

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Whenever a nuisance exists, the Attorney General of the state, the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the same exists, or any person who is a citizen, resident or taxpayer of the county, may bring suit in equity in the name of the State of West Virginia, upon the relation of such Attorney General, prosecuting attorney, or any person, to abate such nuisance and to perpetually enjoin the person or persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.