Any such balance due to the defendant shall constitute a lien upon the land recovered by the plaintiff until the same shall be paid.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 55-5-6

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.