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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 § 46-3-306: Claims to an instrument.

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  1. CHAPTER 46. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
  2. ARTICLE 3. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
  3. Part 3. Enforcement Of Instruments.

A person taking an instrument, other than a person having rights of a holder in due course, is subject to a claim of a property or possessory right in the instrument or its proceeds, including a claim to rescind a negotiation and to recover the instrument or its proceeds. A person having rights of a holder in due course takes free of the claim to the instrument.

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