Escrow & Title
In West Virginia, a sheriff's deed is typically used to convey property that has been:
ADonated to a municipality
BSold at a court-ordered public auction to satisfy a judgment or tax lien✓ Correct
CTransferred through probate
DTransferred between family members
Explanation
A sheriff's deed is issued in connection with a court-ordered sale (execution sale) of real property to satisfy a judgment lien, tax lien, or other court order. It conveys only whatever title the debtor had, with no warranties.
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