West Virginia Code § 46-3-202

Negotiation subject to rescission
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(a) Negotiation is effective even if obtained (i) from an infant, a corporation exceeding its
powers, or a person without capacity, (ii) by fraud, duress, or mistake or (iii) in breach of
duty or as part of an illegal transaction.
(b) To the extent permitted by other law, negotiation may be rescinded or may be subject to
other remedies, but those remedies may not be asserted against a subsequent holder in due
course or a person paying the instrument in good faith and without knowledge of facts that
are a basis for rescission or other remedy.

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