The owner of a motor vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his title or interest and who has delivered possession of such vehicle and the certificate of title thereto properly endorsed to the purchaser or transferee shall not be liable for any damages thereafter resulting from negligent operation of such vehicle by another.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 4. Transfers of Title or Interest
§17A-4-1. Registration Expires on Transfer by Owner; Transfer, Surrender or Retention of Plates
§17A-4-2. Endorsement of Certificate of Title Upon Transfer by Owner
§17A-4-3. New Owner Must Secure Registration and Certificate of Title
§17A-4-4. Transfers to Dealers and Others
§17A-4-5. Transfer by Operation of Law
§17A-4-7. Release by Lienholder to Owner
§17A-4-8. Failure to Deliver Certificate a Misdemeanor
§17A-4-9. Owner After Transfer Not Liable for Negligent Operation
§17A-4-10. Salvage Certificates for Certain Wrecked or Damaged Vehicles; Fee; Penalty