Construction Litigation in West Virginia
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in West Virginia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in West Virginia
West Virginia state law
- Chapter 31 — Corporations › Article 17 — West Virginia Residential Mortgage Lender, Broker and Servicer ActWV 31 § 31-17-8
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 22 — Environmental Resources › Article 3 — Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation ActWV 22 § 22-3-9
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 11 — Taxation › Article 15A — Use TaxWV 11 § 11-15A-13
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 22 — Environmental Resources › Article 3 — Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation ActWV 22 § 22-3-8
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 29 — Miscellaneous Boards and Officers › Article 6 — Civil Service SystemWV 29 § 29-6-9
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 11 — Taxation › Article 10 — West Virginia Tax Procedure and Administration ActWV 11 § 11-10-14b
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in West Virginia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.