West Virginia Code
Article 6. Indemnifying, Suspending and Forthcoming Bonds; Trial of Conflicting Claims to Property in Case of Levy of Execution
§38-6-12. Defenses to Bond Taken Under Distress Warrant

In an action or motion on such bond, when it is taken under a distress warrant, the defendants may make defense on the ground that the distress was for rent not due in whole or in part, or was otherwise illegal.