6-8-1 Settlements for public funds
6-8-2 Contents of settlement; exceptions; confirmation
6-8-3 Fine and forfeiture for failure to make settlement
6-8-4 Notice of settlement to chief inspector and supervisor of public offices
6-8-5 Sheriff as county treasurer; settlements; turning over money to successor
6-8-6 Reports and settlements of sheriff; penalties for false affidavit
6-8-7 Settlements by sheriff for school funds
6-8-8 Same — With what sheriff to be charged
6-8-9 Same — With what sheriff to be credited
6-8-10 Same — Method of settlement
6-8-11 Settlements by sheriff for school funds — Failure to account for and pay over money
6-8-12 Settlements by sheriff for school funds — Failure of sheriff to make settlement; payment of balance to successor

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 6 > Article 8 - Settlements by Officers

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • County court: includes any existing tribunal created in lieu of a county commission. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Judgment: includes decrees and orders for the payment of money, or the conveyance or delivery of land or personal property, or some interest therein, or any undertaking, bond or recognizance which has the legal effect of a judgment. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.