Jordy v. Maxwell
Supreme Court of Florida
This case was decided by Division A. Writ of error to the Court of Record for Escambia County. The facts in the case are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtCockrell, J.
— Maxwell recovered judgment against Jordy for the balance due upon an agreed attorney’s fee. The defense sought to be interposed was in the nature of an accord and satisfaction by the acceptance of a lesser amount in full settlement of the claim.
It appears that the fee agreed upon was a percentage of the amount to be recovered by Jordy in an action in the Federal Court against the J. J. McCaskill Company. Judge Maxwell succeeded in securing a verdict for the full amount claimed, but pending the consideration by the court a compromise was in negotiation between the parties and Jordy asked his…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Spann v. BaltzellSupreme Court of Florida · 1847
- Sanford v. AbramsSupreme Court of Florida · 1888
- Dickerson v. CampbellSupreme Court of Florida · 1904
3Cited by3 opinions
- Bryan Keefe Co., a Corp. v. HowellSupreme Court of Florida · 1926
- Casa Marina Hotel Co. v. BarnesDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1958
- Sendoya v. Chattanooga Brewing Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1917