West Virginia § 38-2-38 - 38-2-38. Enforcement of lien by executor, administrator or assignee.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 38-2-38 — 38-2-38. Enforcement of lien by executor, administrator or assignee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2-38. 38-2-38. Enforcement of lien by executor, administrator or assignee.
The executor or administrator of any person entitled to a lien under this article, or any assignee of the claim upon which such lien is based, shall be entitled to such lien, and to the right to perfect and enforce such lien, in the same manner and to the same extent as the testator, intestate, or assignor could have done, had he remained the owner of such claim.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 38-2-38
What does West Virginia Code § 38-2-38 cover?
Section 38-2-38 ("38-2-38. Enforcement of lien by executor, administrator or assignee.") 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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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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