West Virginia § 38-16-201 - Bonafide liens are not affected by this article.
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§ 38-16-201. Bonafide liens are not affected by this article.
Regardless of whether such liens may also be considered to be common law liens, nothing in this article is intended to affect:
(1) Statutory liens arising under an enactment of the Legislature;
(2) Equitable liens, constructive liens and other liens that are imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(3) Consensual liens now or hereafter recognized under the common law of this state.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 38-16-201 cover?
Section 38-16-201 ("Bonafide liens are not affected by this article.") 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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