West Virginia § 55-12-7 - 55-12-7. Appointment of commissioner to execute deed; effect of execution.
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§ 55-12-7. 55-12-7. Appointment of commissioner to execute deed; effect of execution.
A court of law or equity, in a suit in which it is proper to decree or order the execution of any deed or writing, may appoint a commissioner to execute the same; and the execution thereof shall be as valid to pass, release, or extinguish the right, title and interest of the party on whose behalf it is executed, as if such party had been at the time capable in law of executing the same and had executed it.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 55-12-7 cover?
Section 55-12-7 ("55-12-7. Appointment of commissioner to execute deed; effect of execution.") 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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