West Virginia Code > Chapter 55 > Article 11 – Lis Pendens
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| 55-11-1 | Lis pendens record |
| 55-11-2 | Notice of lis pendens; recordation and indexing thereof |
| 55-11-3 | Limitations on notice of lis pendens |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 55 > Article 11 - Lis Pendens
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- County court: includes any existing tribunal created in lieu of a county commission. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- 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
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10