W. Va. Code § 20-19-8
No abrogation of common law and statutory defenses
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 20 — Natural Resources · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 20-19-8, No abrogation of common law and statutory defenses, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2374539
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In a proceeding brought against a motor sports operator or participant, in addition to the liability protections provided for under this article, a motor sports operator or participant may assert any and all common law, statutory, or other defenses that may be available. A motorsports operator may require participants to sign anticipatory release and waiver of liability forms as a condition of participating as a spectator or vehicle operator, which signed waiver forms shall be admissible at trial in any action for damages by or on behalf of the person who executed the forms.