West Virginia § 46-9-524 - 46-9-524. Delay by filing office.

Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 46-9-524 — 46-9-524. Delay by filing office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46-9-524. 46-9-524. Delay by filing office.

Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this part is excused if:

(1) The delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment or other circumstances beyond control of the filing office; and

(2) The filing office exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.

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

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What does West Virginia Code § 46-9-524 cover?

Section 46-9-524 ("46-9-524. Delay by filing office.") 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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