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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 39B-1-117: Agent's liability.

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  1. CHAPTER 39B. UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT.
  2. ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

(a) An agent that violates this act is liable to the principal or the principal's successors in interest for the amount required to:

(1) Restore the value of the principal's property to what it would have been had the violation not occurred;

(2) Reimburse the principal or the principal's successors in interest for the attorney's fees and costs paid on the agent's behalf out of the principal's assets;

(3) Reimburse the reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred by the principal or the principal's successors in interest in pursuing rectification of the violation by the agent; and

(4) Pay such other amounts, damages, costs or expenses as the court may award.

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