West Virginia § 38-4-3 - 38-4-3. Execution for benefit of person other than plaintiff.
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§ 38-4-3. 38-4-3. Execution for benefit of person other than plaintiff.
Where an execution issues on a judgment for the benefit, in whole or in part, of any person other than the plaintiff, if that fact appear by the record, the clerk shall, in the execution or an indorsement thereon, state the extent of the interest therein of such persons, and such person may, as a party injured, either in his own name or that of the plaintiff, prosecute a suit or motion against the officer.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 38-4-3
What does West Virginia Code § 38-4-3 cover?
Section 38-4-3 ("38-4-3. Execution for benefit of person other than plaintiff.") 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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