When a person who has been a defendant in attachment desires to bring an action against the plaintiff for damages, and the plaintiff in attachment does not reside in this state, it shall be sufficient to serve the complaint and summons on the security to the bond given by the plaintiff, and the action may proceed against both principal and security.
1895, § 5018; Civil Code 1910, § 5595; Code 1933, § 3-304. Cross references.
Service of process generally, § 9-11-4.