West Virginia § 38-3-1 - 38-3-1. Effect of decrees and orders; enforcement.
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§ 38-3-1. 38-3-1. Effect of decrees and orders; enforcement.
A decree for land or specific personal property and a decree or order requiring the payment of money shall have the effect of a judgment for such land, property or money, and be embraced by the word "judgment" where used in this or in articles four, five, and six of this chapter. But a decree or order in chancery, other than for the payment of money, or a decree or order for alimony or maintenance, may be enforced as it might have been if this and the following section had not been enacted.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 38-3-1 cover?
Section 38-3-1 ("38-3-1. Effect of decrees and orders; enforcement.") 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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