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WEST VIRGINIA CODE

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WVC 38 - 16 - 301 PART III. PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE FILING OF
CLAIMS OF COMMON LAW LIENS.
§38-16-301. Filing or recording a claim of nonconsensual common law lien is of no force or effect.
A nonconsensual common law lien is invalid and does not constitute a charge against property or create an interest in property. The filing or recording of a document that purports to evidence a nonconsensual common law lien is a nullity and is of no force or effect.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session