Legal Opinion
Hairston v. General Pipeline Construction, Inc.
West Virginia Supreme Court
Decided November 18, 2010No. 35525PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McHUGH, Justice:
This matter comes before this Court upon a request from the Circuit Court of Logan County to answer five certified questions regarding the law of grave desecration in West Virginia and the effect of West Virginia Code § 29-l-8a (1993) on the common law of grave desecration. Upon thorough review of the briefs, arguments, record, and applicable precedent, this Court answers the certified questions, as reformulated, and remands this matter for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
I. Factual and Procedural History
In the action underlying these certified questions,…
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