West Virginia § 34-2-3 - 34-2-3. Decree of title to state.
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§ 34-2-3. 34-2-3. Decree of title to state.
If, in such a suit as is mentioned in section one of this article, no person appears to show title in himself the court shall decree the residuum or other property to the state, and enforce the collection thereof, or of the proceeds of the sale of such property. Any real property so decreed to the state shall be remitted to the State Auditor. Any personal property shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for disposition by public sale in accordance with the provisions of section twelve, article eight, chapter thirty-six of this code. The proceeds of the sale of any such real property shall be deposited to the credit of the general school fund. The proceeds of the sale of any such personal property shall be deposited to the credit of the General Fund.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 34-2-3
What does West Virginia Code § 34-2-3 cover?
Section 34-2-3 ("34-2-3. Decree of title to state.") 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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