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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Any action under this article for:
(1) An unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years from the date:
(A) The disclosure was discovered; or
(B) Should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence.
(2) A threat to disclose may not be brought later than four years from the date of the threat to disclose.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in § 55-20-7(c) of this code, this section is subject to the tolling of statutes of this state.
(c) In an action under § 55-20-3(a) of this code by a depicted individual who was a minor on the date of the disclosure or threat to disclose, the time specified in § 55-20-7(a) of this code does not begin to run until the depicted individual attains the age of majority.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 55. Actions, Suits and Arbitration; Judicial Sale § 55-20-7. Statute of limitations - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-55-actions-suits-and-arbitration-judicial-sale/wv-code-sect-55-20-7/
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