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W. Va. Code § 61-9-3 (2026)

Suit to enjoin; by whom instituted

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ARTICLE 9. EQUITABLE REMEDIES IN AID OF CHASTITY, MORALITY AND DECENCY.

§61-9-3. Suit to enjoin; by whom instituted.

Whenever a nuisance exists, the Attorney General of the state, the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the same exists, or any person who is a citizen, resident or taxpayer of the county, may bring suit in equity in the name of the State of West Virginia, upon the relation of such Attorney General, prosecuting attorney, or any person, to abate such nuisance and to perpetually enjoin the person or persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.

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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: In re Express Scripts, Inc., 176 F.4th 301 (4th Cir. 2026).
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In re Express Scripts, Inc., 176 F.4th 301 (4th Cir. 2026). “2 See W. Va. Code § 61-9-3 (2026) (“Whenever a nuisance exists, the attorney general of the State, the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the same exists, or any person who is a citizen, resident or taxpayer of the county, may bring suit in equity in the name of the…”
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