Virginia v. West Virginia, 231 U.S. 89 (1913)

Virginia v. West Virginia


No. 2, Original


Submitted October 14, 1913
Decided November 10, 1913
231 U.S. 89

MOTION OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
TO PROCEED TO A FINAL HEARING

Syllabus

In a controversy between states, this Court will not refuse a request made in good faith by one of the parties for reasonable time to effect a settlement, but will comply therewith as near as it can consistently with justice.

On complainant’s motion to proceed to final hearing and respondent’s request for reasonable time to proceed with negotiations for amicable adjustment, the case is assigned for next April.

The facts are stated in the opinion.