West Virginia Code > Chapter 37 > Article 7 – Waste
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| 37-7-1 | Waste by tenant in possession |
| 37-7-2 | Waste by cotenant |
| 37-7-3 | Guardians |
| 37-7-4 | Actions; damages |
| 37-7-5 | Waste pending suit |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 37 > Article 7 - Waste
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Judgment: includes decrees and orders for the payment of money, or the conveyance or delivery of land or personal property, or some interest therein, or any undertaking, bond or recognizance which has the legal effect of a judgment. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.