West Virginia § 38-2-2 - 38-2-2. Lien of subcontractor.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 38-2-2 — 38-2-2. Lien of subcontractor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2-2. 38-2-2. Lien of subcontractor.
Every person, firm or corporation who, under and by virtue of a contract with such general contractor as is mentioned in section one of this article, or with a subcontractor for a part of such work, either for an agreed contract price or by day or by piece, or other basis of payment, shall furnish any part of the materials, machinery or other necessary supplies or equipment, or shall perform any labor, do any work or provide any services necessary to the completion of any general contract, such as is mentioned in section one of this article, shall have such a lien for his or her compensation, as is provided for in section one of this article.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 38-2-2
What does West Virginia Code § 38-2-2 cover?
Section 38-2-2 ("38-2-2. Lien of subcontractor.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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