Central Western Development Co. v. Lewis

This is an attachment in chancery under section 537, Code of 1906 (Hemingway’s Code, section 294), providing for an “attachment of the effects of a nonresident, absent or absconding debtor in the hands of persons in this state,” etc.

The bill alleges, in substance, that the appellant is a corporation, created under the laws of and domiciled in England, “maintains 'an office and principal place of business in Warren county, Miss.,” with a secretary or manager in charge thereof, and owns land and personal property situated in Warren county; that it entered into a written contract with the…