Hitachi Sales Corp. of Am. v. Long

By JUDGE JACK B. COULTER

The issue presented by the defendant’s motion to require the plaintiff, a foreign corporation, to file a certificate of authority.

The issue presented by the Defendant’s Motion to dismiss this action because of the failure of the Plaintiff, a California corporation, to file a certificate of authority as the Defendant claims is required by § 13.1-119 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, brings into sharp conflict two competing policies: that of a state to require non-residents who seek the aid of its Courts to contribute through license fees, and taxes, to the general costs…