Robeson, Black & Co. v. Hunter

This suit was, commenced by Robson, Black & Co. against R. L. Hunter, before a Justice of the Peace of Shelby County, on an account for $160; both parties being merchants and doing business in the city of Memphis at the time.

The summons by which the suit was commenced, was returned the same day issued, indorsed as follows:

“ Came to hand fourth day of August, 1890, *244ancl after diligent search R. L. Hunter is not to he found in my county.

“A. J. McLendon, Sheriff,

“By C. T. Smith, D. S.”

Based on that return, the plaintiffs, on the same day, sued out a judicial attachment, and caused it to be…