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West Virginia Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Statute of Limitations: Civil Cases
| Injury to Person | 2 yrs. §55-2-12(b) |
| Libel/Slander | 1 yr. §55-2-12(c) |
| Fraud | - |
| Injury to Personal Property | 2 yrs. §55-2-12(a) |
| Professional Malpractice | 2 yrs. §55-2-12(b) |
| Trespass | 2 yrs. §55-2-12(a) |
| Collection of Rents | 5 yrs. §55-4-21 |
| Contracts | Written: 10 yrs. §55-2-6; Oral: 5 yrs. §55-2-6 |
| Collection of Debt on Account | - |
| Judgments | 10 yrs. foreign judgment §55-2-13 |
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