West Virginia § 55-5-2 - 55-5-2. Valuation of improvements made by defendant before notice of title.
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§ 55-5-2. 55-5-2. Valuation of improvements made by defendant before notice of title.
If the jury be satisfied that the defendant, or those under whom he claims, made on the premises, at a time when there was reason to believe the title good under which he or they were holding such premises, permanent and valuable improvements, they shall estimate in his favor the value of such improvements as were so made before notice in writing of the title under which the plaintiff claims, as they are at the time such valuation is made.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 55-5-2 cover?
Section 55-5-2 ("55-5-2. Valuation of improvements made by defendant before notice of title.") 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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