Perry v. Atlantic Coast Life Ins. Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. ChiEE Justice BeEase.

The order of the Circuit Judge, sustaining the demurrer in this cause, sufficiently states the facts alleged in the-complaint. It will be reported, and, in our opinion, must be affirmed. In addition to the authorities cited in the order, see the recent case of Black v. Kirkland Seed Company, 163 S. C., 222, 161 S. E., 489.

It appears, under the decisions of our Court, that attorneys have little protection in the matter of collecting compensation due them in cases where they are employed on a contingent basis, and impecunious…