Carter v. Schackne

The question presented for determination is one of venue. Plaintiff instituted this suit to recover damages for the alleged wrongful killing of his intestate, Flossie Carter, in an automobile accident which occurred in Davidson county, Tenn. Plaintiff is a resident of Davidson county. Summons was issued to the sheriff of Davidson county and returned not to be found in his county as to all of the defendants. Defendants Schackne and Quinn are residents of the State of Ohio, while defendants Mc-Mahan and Ferrell are residents of Sumner county, Tenn. Summons was served on the nonresident…