Bristol Iron & Steel Co. v. Thomas
Supreme Court of Virginia
Appeal from a decree of tlie Hustings Court of the city of Radford, pronounced December 19, 1894, in sundry chancery suits heard together in all of which the appellant was a defendant, and in one of which the appellee, Thomas, was the complainant.
1Opinion of the Court
Keith, P.,
delivered the opinion of the court.
James P. Withrow entered into a contract with the Bristol Iron and Steel Company for the construction of a complete blast furnace plant in accordance with certain plans and specifications. When the work had been partially completed, Withrow becoming embarrassed, made a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors, including therein the contract with the Steel and Iron Company, and whatever might be due him from the said company for work performed and supplies and material already furnished. After the assignment, Thomas, the assignee, went on…
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