Fitzgerald, Etc. v. Wasson Coal Mining Corp.

The case at bar involves a suit by appellant for attorney fees allegedly owed by appellee. From the record it appears that appellee had retained its regular attorney for the purpose of pursuing a property damage claim involving one of appellee’s trucks. This attorney, with the knowledge and consent of appellee, retained appellant’s law firm to aid in settlement of litigation of the damage action. The record further discloses that after appellant had filed complaint and had conducted various negotiations that the case was settled out of court for $6500.00; Appellant subsequently made demand…