West Virginia § 56-2-4 - 56-2-4. Motion on certain bonds.
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§ 56-2-4. 56-2-4. Motion on certain bonds.
In the case of any bond taken by an officer, or given by a sheriff or constable, and returned to or filed in the office of the clerk of the county court of the county, or any bond or recognizance taken in a criminal case or proceeding, the circuit court of the county, or the court in which any such bond or recognizance is given, may, on motion of any person, or the state, as the case may be, give judgment for so much money as he or the state, is entitled, by virtue of such bond, to recover by action.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 56-2-4
What does West Virginia Code § 56-2-4 cover?
Section 56-2-4 ("56-2-4. Motion on certain bonds.") 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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