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WV SB124
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Barrett
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AI Summary
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Reduces the statute of limitations for actions on sealed contracts, written contracts, indemnifying bonds, and fiduciary bonds from 10 years to 5 years
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Shortens the limitation period for actions on oral or implied contracts from 5 years to 2 years
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Reduces the time to sue a fiduciary or their sureties for account balances from 10 years to 5 years after account confirmation
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Shortens the limitation period for actions on recognizances (other than bail recognizances) from 10 years to 5 years
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Codifies the discovery rule, specifying that limitation periods do not begin until the person knows or reasonably should know their cause of action has accrued
Legislative Description
Reducing statute of limitations on actions to recover on oral and written contracts
Actions, Suits and Liens
Last Action
Markup Discussion
4/9/2025