Crucet v. Bovis, Kyle & Burch

Deen, Presiding Judge.

In January 1984, Douglas Crucet entered into a fee contract with appellee law firm in which he would be personally responsible for payment of legal services rendered by the firm on his behalf and on behalf of his corporation, The Cheyenne Development Corporation, as well as for expenses incurred and monies advanced by the firm. Crucet paid the firm a $10,000 retainer fee, but paid nothing further for services rendered. The firm filed a complaint seeking to recover $34,933.77 for fees and expenses on an open account. The complaint was later amended to include a claim…