Redman v. Dupont Rayon Co.

This is a suit to recover workmen’s compensation brought by a resident of DeKalb County in the circuit court of that county against a foreign corporation, licensed to do business in Tennessee, which corporation has no office, agency, or resident director in DeKalb County, but maintains its office or agency in Davidson County. Process was issued from the circuit court of DeKalb County and served on an agent of the defendant in Davidson County. Upon seasonable objection being made by defendant, the circuit court of DeKalb County disclaimed jurisdiction and dismissed the petition.

The petitioner…