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After the Civil War, West Virginia owed Virginia money primarily due to the state's decision to secede from Virginia in 1863. When West Virginia was formed, it took a portion of Virginia's debt with it, leading to disputes over financial obligations. The U.S. Supreme Court eventually ruled that West Virginia was responsible for a portion of Virginia's pre-war debts, which led to financial complications for the new state. Additionally, the economic disruption caused by the war further complicated the resolution of these debts.

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