West Virginia § 46-9-401 - Alienability of debtor's rights.
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§ 46-9-401. Alienability of debtor's rights.
(a) Other law governs alienability; exceptions. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and sections 9-406, 9-407, 9-408 and 9-409, whether a debtor's rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred is governed by law other than this article.
(b) Agreement does not prevent transfer. An agreement between the debtor and secured party which prohibits a transfer of the debtor's rights in collateral or makes the transfer a default does not prevent the transfer from taking effect.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-9-401 ("Alienability of debtor's rights.") 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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