37-13A-1 Access of certain persons to cemeteries and graves located on private land
37-13A-2 Definitions
37-13A-3 Conduct of persons accessing cemeteries or grave sites; persons liable for damage
37-13A-4 Limiting the use of motor vehicles on private lands
37-13A-5 Cause of action for injunctive relief
37-13A-6 Application of article
37-13A-7 Existence of cemetery or grave site, notification

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 37 > Article 13A - Graves Located Upon Privately Owned Lands

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • reasonable notice: means written notice of the date and time the authorized person intends to visit the cemetery or grave site delivered to the property owner at least ten days prior to the date of the intended visit. See West Virginia Code 37-13A-1