Commonwealth Ex Rel. Department of Justice v. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.

Per Curiam,

This is an action in assumpsit by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, appellant, against Socony Vacuum Oil Company, Inc., appellee, to recover $33,269.66 with interest and attorney general’s commission. Suit was brought on an alleged contract of guaranty executed by Vacuum Oil Company, predecessor of appellee, guaranteeing payment of liquid fuel taxes and penalties finally established and legally chargeable to the Hi-Grade Gas and Oil Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation, by reason of its acquisition of assets of any individuals, firms or corporations engaged in selling liquid fuels in…