WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 38 - 16 - 105
§38-16-105. Lien defined.
"Lien" means a charge against or an interest in property to
secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation, and
includes a security interest created by agreement, a judicial lien
obtained by legal or equitable process or proceedings, a common law
lien, or a statutory lien.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session