West Virginia § 37-6-15 - 37-6-15. Unlawful act after making distress; damages.

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§ 37-6-15. 37-6-15. Unlawful act after making distress; damages.

Where distress shall be made for rent justly due, and any irregularity or unlawful act shall afterwards be done by the party distraining, or his agent, the distress itself shall not be deemed to be unlawful, nor the party making it be therefore deemed a trespasser ab initio; but the aggrieved by such irregularity or unlawful act may, by action, recover full satisfaction for the special damage he shall have sustained thereby.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 37-6-15 cover?

Section 37-6-15 ("37-6-15. Unlawful act after making distress; damages.") 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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