W. Va. Const. art. XI, § 12
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Right of eminent domain. The exercise of the power and the right of eminent domain shall never be so construed or abridged as to prevent the taking, by the Legislature, of the property and franchises of incorporated companies already organized, and subjecting them to the public use, the same as of individuals.
The text is copied from the official source: home.wvlegislature.gov. This is the stored text for research. It is not legal advice; check the official source before you rely on it.