Brooks v. Texas Employers Insurance Association

On Motion for Rehearing

Appellant contracted for the services of her attorneys on the basis that in the event it was necessary to appeal from the decision of the District Court, the attorneys should receive a fee of one-third of the total recovery. In the event there was no appeal a lesser amount was provided, which sum was awarded by the trial court. Appellant has requested that this Court reform the judgment of the trial court to conform to the contract. There is no contention that the trial court erred in the award made, rather the contention is that additional fees have been earned and…