Repeals adverse possession laws in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB5385 repeals sections of the state code related to adverse possession laws. Specifically, it removes provisions concerning entry upon or recovery of lands, issuance of summons, and equitable defenses related to adverse possession. This change eliminates the legal framework that allows individuals to claim ownership of property through continuous occupation without the owner's permission.
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