West Virginia Code Chapter 38. Liens § 38-8-7. Release of exempt claim or demand

When an attachment or suggestion has been served on a person owing a claim or demand to the debtor which is by him exempted as aforesaid, the officer shall, upon request, release such claim or demand by giving the debtor, his spouse, agent or attorney, a written certificate of such exemption, which certificate shall be delivered to the person owing the claim or demand, who shall thereupon be entitled to pay the same to the debtor.