Hamilton Nat. Bank v. Watkins

This bill was filed by the Hamilton National Bank to recover of defendant, Watkins, balance due on his note which the bank held. The chancellor dismissed the bill upon a plea to the jurisdiction, and the bank has appealed.

The bill alleged that Watkins was a nonresident of Chattanooga, Tenn., but a resident of Walker county, Ga., who had a place of business and could be served with process in Hamilton County, Tenn. The bill was filed October 16, 19'36.

Subpoena to, answer issued on October 16', 1936, and was returned on November 3, 1936, the officer’s return reciting, “Defendant R. M. Watkins…