W. Va. Code § 38-16-201

Bonafide liens are not affected by this article.

Year: 2026Length: 69 wordsOfficial source
PART II. COMMON LAW LIENS. Regardless of whether such liens may also be considered to be common law liens, nothing in this article is intended to affect: (1) Statutory liens arising under an enactment of the Legislature; (2) Equitable liens, constructive liens and other liens that are imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction; or (3) Consensual liens now or hereafter recognized under the common law of this state.
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