West Virginia Code § 31A-9-3

Scope; choice of law; forum
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(a) This article applies to a special deposit under an account agreement that states the
intention of the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this article, regardless of
whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or
the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state.
(b) The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this state for settling a
dispute arising out of the special deposit, regardless of whether a party to the account
agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a
reasonable relation to this state. u
(c) This article does not affect:
(1) A right or obligation relating to a deposit other thaan a special deposit under this article;
or
(2) The voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law.

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