West Virginia § 55-3-6 - 55-3-6. Equitable defenses; adverse possession.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 55-3-6 — 55-3-6. Equitable defenses; adverse possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-3-6. 55-3-6. Equitable defenses; adverse possession.
All the provisions of sections eleven, twelve, thirteen and sixteen of article four of this chapter shall prevail, and control the respective rights of the parties, in any action brought under this article.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 55-3-6
What does West Virginia Code § 55-3-6 cover?
Section 55-3-6 ("55-3-6. Equitable defenses; adverse possession.") 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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