Slater v. Drescher
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Erie county. Action by Jonathan I. Slater against Casper J. Drescher to recover for services as an attorney. Verdict for defendant for no cause of action. From an order setting it aside as “against the evidence and the weight of evidence,” and granting a new trial, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHaight, J.
This action was brought to recover the balance ■due for services rendered by the plaintiff as° an attorney and counselor at law for the defendant in two certain actions to foreclose mechanics’ liens, and for divers other legal services and consultations. An account had been rendered by the plaintiff for $230.07, upon which the sum of $125 had been paid. The defendant claimed that when the account was rendered he disputed the amount thereof, and that in view of a settlement of the two actions without trial the plaintiff agreed to accept $187.12 in full, and that the same was to be paid by…
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