West Virginia § 56-6-32 - 56-6-32. Recovery against one or more contract defendants.
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§ 56-6-32. 56-6-32. Recovery against one or more contract defendants.
In an action or motion, founded on contract, against two or more defendants, the fact that one or more of the defendants, at any stage of the cause or for any reason, is found not liable on the contract shall not prevent the plaintiff from having, as if the motion or action were an action founded on tort, verdict and judgment, or judgment alone, as the case may be, against any other defendant or defendants who are liable; nor shall the fact that a verdict is set aside as to one or more of the defendants in such action or motion as contrary to the evidence prevent the plaintiff from having judgment on such verdict as to any other defendant or defendants found liable thereby.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 56-6-32
What does West Virginia Code § 56-6-32 cover?
Section 56-6-32 ("56-6-32. Recovery against one or more contract defendants.") 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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