WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 55-4-29
§55-4-29. Default or surrender by tenant for life.
If any tenant for life of land make default or surrender, the
heirs, or those entitled to the remainder, may, before judgment, be
admitted to defend their right, or after judgment may assert their
right, without prejudice from such default or surrender.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session