# W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-6: Burden of proof

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-6
- **Heading:** Burden of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 17A / Article 6A / Section 6

## Text

For each termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or discontinuance, the manufacturer or distributor has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence for showing that he or she has acted in good faith, that the notice requirement has been complied with and that there was good cause by a preponderance of the evidence for the termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or discontinuance.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-1 §17A-6A-1. Legislative finding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-2 §17A-6A-2. Governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-3 §17A-6A-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-4 §17A-6A-4. Cancellation of dealer contract; notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-5 §17A-6A-5. Circumstances not constituting good cause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-6 §17A-6A-6. Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-7 §17A-6A-7. Notice provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-8 §17A-6A-8. Reasonable compensation to dealer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-8A §17A-6A-8a. Compensation to dealers for service rendered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S8A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-9 §17A-6A-9. Payment of compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-10 §17A-6A-10. Prohibited practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-11 §17A-6A-11. Motor vehicle dealer successorship or change in executive management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-12 §17A-6A-12. Establishment and relocation or establishment of additional dealers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17A-6A-12A §17A-6A-12a. Restriction on motor vehicle dealer's use of dealership property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17A_A6A_S12A.md)

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