Helton v. Phillip A. Glick Plumbing, Inc.

OPINION BY Justice S. BERNARD GOODWYN.

In this case, we consider whether the circuit court erred in failing to find an accord and satisfaction by use of an instrument.

Phillip A. Glick Plumbing, Inc. ("Glick Plumbing") filed a warrant in debt in the General District Court of Rockingham County claiming payment due for plumbing work that had been completed on a house owned by Michael L. Helton ("Helton"). The case was appealed to the Circuit Court of Rockingham County. In the circuit court, Helton filed a plea in bar claiming an accord and satisfaction pursuant to Code § 8.3A-311. The plea in bar…