West Virginia Code 24B-3-4 – Effect of chapter

Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions

Nothing in this chapter shall affect the common law or statutory tort liability of any person.

Send To:

Ask a business law question, get an answer ASAP!
Thousands of highly rated, verified business lawyers.
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 24B-3-4

Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
Person: means any individual, firm, joint venture, partnership, corporation, association, state, municipality, cooperative association or joint-stock association, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof. See West Virginia Code 24B-1-2
Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.

Article 3 Contents