For the purpose of this article, the term "value," when used without any modifying words, means fair market value as of the date the exemption is claimed, less all liens other than judicial liens obtained by legal or equitable proceedings.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 8. Exemptions From Levy
§38-8-1. Exemptions of Personal Property
§38-8-3. Method of Claiming Exemption on Personal Property
§38-8-4. Demand for Appraisement; Selection of Appraisers
§38-8-6. Officer's Return to Include Appraisement and Debtor's List
§38-8-7. Release of Exempt Claim or Demand
§38-8-8. Forfeiture by Officer Selling or Refusing to Release Exempt Property
§38-8-9. Compensation of Appraisers
§38-8-10. Right of Exemption of Surviving Spouse or Minor Children
§38-8-11. No Exemption From Claims for Child or Spousal Support, Purchase Money or Taxes
§38-8-12. How Appraisement May Be Set Aside; Determination of Liens
§38-8-13. Proceedings or Transfers to Avoid Exemption Prohibited