West Virginia § 56-10-6 - 56-10-6. Affidavits by corporations and agents.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 56-10-6 — 56-10-6. Affidavits by corporations and agents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-10-6. 56-10-6. Affidavits by corporations and agents.
An affidavit by or for a corporation may be made by its president, vice president, general manager, cashier, treasurer, or a director, without any special authorization therefor, or by any person authorized by a majority of its stockholders or directors to make the same; and when an affidavit is made by any person other than the principal authorized by law to make it, such person shall be deemed to have been the agent of the person so authorized until the contrary is made to appear.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 56-10-6
What does West Virginia Code § 56-10-6 cover?
Section 56-10-6 ("56-10-6. Affidavits by corporations and agents.") 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.
How do I cite West Virginia § 56-10-6?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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