W. Va. Code § 38-16-106: Nonconsensual common law lien defined.
Where this section sits in the code
- CHAPTER 38. LIENS.
- ARTICLE 16. FRAUDULENT COMMON LAW LIENS.
"Nonconsensual common law lien" means a fraudulent lien that is misrepresented as a valid lien because it:
(1) Is not provided for by a specific statute;
(2) Does not derive its existence from the consent of the owner of the affected property; and
(3) Is not an equitable lien or other lien imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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