Thames v. Gunter-Dunn, Inc.

The appellant appeals the trial court's order dismissing appellees as parties defendant.

The basic issue is whether Alabama has in personam jurisdiction pursuant to ARCP 4.2 over certain officers and employees of the First National Bank of Boston, some of whom are partners in a partnership which holds as nominee for Boston Bank stock pledged to that bank as security for its loans.

Appellant, Mrs. Mary Thames, leased certain store premises to Gunter-Dunn, Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in Alabama. The lease was guaranteed by Johnson Stores, Inc., which owned…