(a) A settlement agreement may resolve an entire claim or any designated and severable portion of a claim.
(b) To be enforceable, a settlement agreement must be in writing and signed by representatives of the claimant and the contractor who have authority to bind each respective party.
(c) A partial settlement does not waive parties' rights as to the parts of the claims that are not resolved.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 11A. Notice and Opportunity to Cure Construction Defects
§21-11A-2. Applicability of Article
§21-11A-3. Suit by Contractor; Perfecting Mechanic's Lien
§21-11A-4. Applicability of Definitions; Definitions
§21-11A-5. Contract for Residential Improvements; Notice
§21-11A-6. Contractor Notification Requirements for a New Residential Dwelling Constructed for Sale
§21-11A-7. Prerequisites to Commencing an Action
§21-11A-8. Notice of Claim of Construction Defect
§21-11A-9. Service on Additional Parties
§21-11A-10. Request for Voluntary Disclosure of Additional Information
§21-11A-13. Conduct of Negotiation
§21-11A-14. Settlement Agreement
§21-11A-15. Costs of Negotiation
§21-11A-16. Commencement of Action
§21-11A-17. Additional Construction Defects; Additional Notice of Claim