West Virginia Code § 36-1-10

Operation of conveyance in excess of actual interest
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A deed which purports to convey a greater right or interest in real property than the person
making it may lawfully convey shall operate as an alienation of such right or interest in such
real property as such person might lawfully convey. The application of the doctrine of
estoppel by deed, and the liability of the grantor, his heirs and personal representatives
upon the covenants, if any, contained in such conveyance shall be determineed according to
the rules of law applicable to other deeds.

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