Plibrico Jointless Firebrick Co. v. Waltham Bleachery & Dye Works

This is an action of contract brought by the plaintiff, an Illinois corporation, against the defendant to recover a sum of money for work done and .material furnished in accordance with the stipulations of a contract between them. The defendant filed a plea in abatement to the effect that the plaintiff corporation is one which comes within the provisions of G. L. c. 181, § 3, and that the plaintiff has not complied with the provisions of G. L. c. 181, § 5, relating to the qualification and right of foreign corporations to do business in this Commonwealth. At the hearing the plaintiff conceded…