West Virginia § 47-18-11 - 47-18-11. Limitation of actions.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 47-18-11 — 47-18-11. Limitation of actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-18-11. 47-18-11. Limitation of actions.
Any action brought to enforce the provisions of this article shall be barred unless commenced within four years after the cause of action arose, or if the cause of action is based upon a conspiracy in violation of this article, within four years after the plaintiff discovered, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered the facts relied upon for proof of the conspiracy. For the purpose of this section, a cause of action for a continuing violation is deemed to arise at any time during the period of such violation.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 47-18-11
What does West Virginia Code § 47-18-11 cover?
Section 47-18-11 ("47-18-11. Limitation of actions.") 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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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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