Mohn v. . Cressey

The basic reason of the motions to dismiss the action is the alleged want of jurisdiction. Ered L. Cressey says: (1) That he is the only defendant; that the summons, which was issued by a justice of the peace in Craven County and addressed to an officer of Edgecombe County, is void, and that the court had no jurisdiction of his person; (2) that no publication of the summons has been made; and (3) that the Farmers Banking and Trust Company, whose funds were attached, is not a party to the action. The Citizens National Bank of Boston rests its motion substantially on the ground first above set…