Colbert v. Ashland Construction Co.
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.
The plaintiff in this case, L. R. Colbert, trading as Virginia Construction Company, is seeking to recover an unpaid balance from the defendant, Ashland Construction Company, Inc., due on account of a construction contract which they had entered into. The value of the work done was $15,247.28; payments made had reduced it to $3,843.-86, and it is to recover that sum that this action was brought.
There is no dispute about the amount due. Plaintiff was not permitted to recover because of his failure to comply with the provisions of Section 4722(1) of the Code of Virginia in that he had not…
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