SB85

Reducing statute of limitations on actions to recover on oral and written contracts

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Reduces the statute of limitations for actions to recover on contracts and bonds in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB85 reduces the time limits for bringing actions to recover on written and oral contracts, certain bonds, and recognizances. The bill shortens the statute of limitations for actions on indemnifying bonds, written contracts under seal, written contracts not under seal, and other contracts from ten years to five years. It also reduces the time limit for actions on bonds of fiduciaries and personal representatives, and on recognizances, from ten years to five years.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate