West Virginia § 55-4-12 - 55-4-12. Payment or performance by mortgagor as defense.
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§ 55-4-12. 55-4-12. Payment or performance by mortgagor as defense.
The payment of the whole sum, or the performance of the whole duty, or the accomplishment of the whole purpose, which any mortgage or trust deed may have been made to secure or effect, shall prevent the grantee or his heirs from recovering at law, by virtue of such mortgage or trust deed, property thereby conveyed, whenever the defendant would in equity be entitled to a decree revesting the legal title in him without condition.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 55-4-12
What does West Virginia Code § 55-4-12 cover?
Section 55-4-12 ("55-4-12. Payment or performance by mortgagor as defense.") 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.
How do I cite West Virginia § 55-4-12?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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