West Virginia § 8-16-13 - 8-16-13. Obligations not to bind municipal official or officer or member of board personally.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 8-16-13 — 8-16-13. Obligations not to bind municipal official or officer or member of board personally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-16-13. 8-16-13. Obligations not to bind municipal official or officer or member of board personally.
No municipal official or officer or member of the board shall in any event be personally liable upon any contract or obligation of any kind or character executed under the authority herein contained, even if said undertaking should thereafter be held ultra vires.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 8-16-13
What does West Virginia Code § 8-16-13 cover?
Section 8-16-13 ("8-16-13. Obligations not to bind municipal official or officer or member of board personally.") 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 § 8-16-13?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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How does West Virginia § 8-16-13 apply to my situation?
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