Chagnon v. Hofferman

The dispositive issue on this appeal is whether the chancellor erred in dismissing a bill of complaint filed by a non-resident complainant against a resident respondent because the complainant failed to file a bond as security for costs and damages.

On February 9, 1981, John F. Chagnon, a resident of the District of Columbia, filed a bill of complaint against Sheldon C. Hofferman, a Virginia resident. Chagnon alleged that he had executed a deed of trust securing a note in the sum of $27,950.00; that Hofferman, the noteholder, had orally agreed to defer payment of certain overdue installments;…