Neel v. Seaman

Petitioner, Adrienne Neel, as independent executrix of the estate of C. B. Neel, deceased, sued respondent, John G. Seaman, with whom the deceased was associated in the practice of law, to recover a portion of legal fees for services rendered in connection with administration of the estate of Dr. J. H. Harvey, deceased. Corpus Christi Bank and Trust, the independent executor of the estate of Dr. J. H. Harvey, deceased, was not made a party to the suit and respondent did not seek to abate the suit because of its nonjoinder as a party. The trial court rendered judgment for the petitioner in the…