CHAP. 170.—An ACT to authorize the board of supervisors of
Mathews county to compromise certain claims due said county.

Approved February 4, 1890.

Whereas there are several demands of the county of
Mathews against former officers in said county and their
securities, who are of doubtful solvency, for debts due
said county, which have been, are, or may be, the subject
of litigation in the courts:

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia,
That the board of supervisors of Mathews county be, and
is hereby, authorized and empowered to compromise any
such debts or demands upon such terms and in such man-
ner as they may deem most advisable for the interest of
said county; provided, such compromise be agreed upon
and definitely settled within six months after the passage
of this act.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.

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