An action against a corporation created by or under the laws of any other state, government or country may be brought in the circuit court:

1. (1) By any resident of this State for any cause of action; or
2. (2) By a plaintiff not a resident of this State when the cause of action shall have arisen or the subject of the action shall be situated within this State.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-214; 1952 Code SECTION 10-214; 1942 Code SECTION 826; 1932 Code SECTION 826; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 774; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 461; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 423; 1870 (14) 522 SECTION 442.