West Virginia § 62-2-8 - 62-2-8. Allegations of intent to injure, cheat or defraud.
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§ 62-2-8. 62-2-8. Allegations of intent to injure, cheat or defraud.
Where an intent to injure, defraud, or cheat is required to constitute an offense, it shall be sufficient, in an indictment or accusation therefor, to allege generally an intent to injure, defraud, or cheat, without naming the person intended to be injured, defrauded, or cheated, and it shall be sufficient, and not deemed a variance, if there appear to be any intent to injure, defraud, or cheat the United States, or any state, or any county, corporation, officer or person.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 62-2-8
What does West Virginia Code § 62-2-8 cover?
Section 62-2-8 ("62-2-8. Allegations of intent to injure, cheat or defraud.") 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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