The action may, however, be commenced by filing the petition or bill, and issuance and service of copy and summons, or making publication as in chancery cases.
Code 1858, § 3274; Shan., § 5022; Code 1932, § 9177; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-2113.
Cross-References. Commencement of action, Tenn. R. Civ. P. 3.
Cited: State use of Tenn. Children's Home Soc. v. Hollinsworth, 193 Tenn. 491, 246 S.W.2d 345, 1952 Tenn. LEXIS 315 (1952).