Gautreaux v. Greenman

SCHWARTZ, Chief Judge.

After an adverse judgment, which included a ruling that they were liable for their opponent’s attorney’s fees, the Gautreauxs negotiated an agreement with Greenman, the opposing lawyer, in which they were to pay $7,000 for those fees pending, however, them right to review that ruling on appeal. Accordingly, Gautreaux sent a $7,000 check payable to Greenman which bore the legend “attorney fees ... all appellate rights reserved including return of attorney fees [sic]” — an understanding which was confirmed by letter shortly thereafter. The $7,000 check, which Greenman…