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W. Va. Code § 55-3A-2

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West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 55 — Actions, Suits and Arbitration; Judicial Sale · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 55-3A-2, Defenses available, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2390895
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In a proceeding under the provisions of this article, a tenant against whom a petition has been brought may assert any and all defenses which might be raised in an action for ejectment or an action for unlawful detainer.