Hercules Powder Company v. Continental Can Co. This record has been reviewed for basic accuracy, correcting any discovered errors. Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Author Term 4340 - - - - March 7, 1955 Smith 1955 Citation: Hercules Powder Company v. Continental Can Co., 86 S.E.2d 128, 196 Va. 935, 1955 Va. LEXIS 164 (1955). Holding The opinion states the case.