# W. Va. Code § 55-4-3: Interest of plaintiff

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 55-4-3
- **Heading:** Interest of plaintiff
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 55 / Article 4 / Section 3

## Text

No person shall bring such action unless he has, at the time of commencing it, a subsisting interest in the premises claimed, and a right to recover the same, or to recover the possession thereof, or some share, interest, or portion thereof.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-1 §55-4-1. When ejectment a proper remedy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-2 §55-4-2. Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-3 §55-4-3. Interest of plaintiff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-4 §55-4-4. Parties defendant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-5 §55-4-5. How action commenced.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-6 §55-4-6. Declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-7 §55-4-7. Joinder of parties plaintiff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-8 §55-4-8. Service of declaration and notice; order of publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-9 §55-4-9. Rule to plead; default judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-10 §55-4-10. Plea or demurrer; issue on plea; evidence admissible.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-11 §55-4-11. Equitable title of vendee as defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-12 §55-4-12. Payment or performance by mortgagor as defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-13 §55-4-13. Notice of equitable defense; resort to equity not barred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 55-4-14 §55-4-14. Consent rules not to be used; what plaintiff must prove generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C55_A4_S14.md)

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