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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-10-13; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session (newest effective date 2027-07-01)

W. Va. Code § 38-16-105: Lien defined.

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  1. CHAPTER 38. LIENS.
  2. ARTICLE 16. FRAUDULENT COMMON LAW LIENS.
  3. PART I. DEFINITIONS.

"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.

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