Brent v. National Bank of Commerce of Columbus

BRADY, Justice:

The National Bank of Commerce of Columbus, hereinafter called appellee or the Bank, filed a bill of attachment in the Chancery Court of Lowndes County against the non-resident defendant, Gordon R. Brent, hereinafter called appellant or Brent, and several residents. The Bank’s claim was based upon an instrument entitled “Continuing Guaranty” hereinafter referred to as the “contract” executed by Brent in consideration for credit to be extended to one Leon Kesler by the Bank. The contract was in favor of the Bank of Brooksville which merged with The National Bank of Commerce of…