Unjust Enrichment Restitution Statute Of Limitations in West Virginia

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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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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Citation: W. Va. Code § 55-2-12

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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

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.

Unjust Enrichment Restitution Statute Of Limitations in West Virginia

Under West Virginia’s unjust enrichment restitution claims, the applicable statute of limitations is codified at W. Va. Code § 55-2-12. This governing authority establishes a two-year limitation period for bringing such an action. The clock typically begins when the right to assert the claim accrues, though the statute itself sets out factors and potential exceptions that can affect the timing. The verified two-year figure is applied consistently to restitution claims sounding in quasi-contract or implied contract. A worked example demonstrating how this two-year period is calculated appears below. To estimate the specific result for a given set of facts, the DocketMath calculator incorporates the official source’s precise language and the verified limitation period.

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 unjust enrichment restitution 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 unjust enrichment restitution 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.