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2013 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 38. LIENS.
ARTICLE 16. FRAUDULENT COMMON LAW LIENS.
§38-16-201. Bonafide liens are not affected by this article.
WV Code § 38-16-201 (through 1st Spec. Sess. 2013) What's This?
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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