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W. Va. Code § 38-16-106

Nonconsensual common law lien defined

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 38 — Liens · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 38-16-106, Nonconsensual common law lien defined, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2385906
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"Nonconsensual common law lien" means a fraudulent lien that is misrepresented as a valid lien because it: (1) Is not provided for by a specific statute; (2) Does not derive its existence from the consent of the owner of the affected property; and (3) Is not an equitable lien or other lien imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction.