Henslee, Monek & Henslee v. D.M. Central Transportation, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

CLELAND, District Judge.

I. Introduction

This kindness will I show—

Go with me to a notary, seal me there Your single bond, and in a merry sport, If you repay me not on such a day, In such a place, such sum or sums as are Expressed in the condition, let the forfeit Be nominated for an equal pound Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and taken In what part of your body pleaseth me. 1

This is a suit by a law firm to recover under a contingent fee agreement. The underlying lawsuit was settled — for cash and a promise of re-employment — by the client acting alone and against…