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W. Va. Code § 46B-6-3: No garnishment before judgment.
Where this section sits in the code
- CHAPTER 46B. REGULATION OF THE RENTAL OF CONSUMER GOODS UNDER RENT-TO-OWN AGREEMENTS.
- ARTICLE 6. LIMITATIONS ON COLLECTIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS.
Prior to entry of judgment in an action against the consumer for debt arising from a rent-to-own transaction, the dealer may not attach unpaid earnings of the consumer by garnishment or like proceedings. The provisions of this section shall not be construed as in any way impliedly authorizing garnishment before judgment in any other type of transaction.
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