Trespass Statute Of Limitations in West Virginia
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West Virginia statute-of-limitations: statute of limitations years is 2; government notice period days is 30.
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- Statute Of Limitations Years: 2
- Government Notice Period Days: 30
- Limitation Period: 5 years from the final maturity date of the secured obligation when ascertainable from the lien instrument; 35 years from the date of the lien instrument when the final maturity date is not ascertainable; for installment obligations, 5 years from the maturity of the final installment; pre-July-1-1998 liens governed by 20-year (after stated maturity) or 35-year (no stated maturity) transitional rule under subsection (f).
- Limitation Period: 2 years
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West Virginia — Statute of Limitations
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Statute of limitations for trespass
W. Va. Code § 55-2-12
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Trespass Statute Of Limitations in West Virginia
West Virginia’s trespass statute of limitations is governed by W. Va. Code § 55-2-12, which establishes the time frame for bringing a civil trespass action. Under this statute, a claim for trespass to real property must be commenced within two years from the date the cause of action accrues. The official source at https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/ provides the exact language and any applicable exceptions or conditions that may affect the calculation. The verified figure appears in the worked example below, which demonstrates how the two-year period applies to a typical trespass scenario. Users should consult the calculator to estimate their own specific result based on their individual facts.
Governing authority
In West Virginia, the statute of limitations rule is set by W. Va. Code § 55-2-12. The verified packet cites W. Va. Code § 55-2-12 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/).
Deadline example
For a West Virginia trespass limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites W. Va. Code § 55-2-12 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/).
Example inputs:
- Accrual date: 2024-04-25
- Filing date checked: 2026-04-25
Calculation:
- Start with the accrual date.
- Add 2 years.
- The example deadline is 2026-04-25.
This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the trespass statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
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