Legal Opinion
Jacobson v. Sassower
New York Court of Appeals
Decided December 19, 1985PublishedCited by 155 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Memorandum.
The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs.
Plaintiff Gerald Jacobson instituted this action to recover a portion of a $2,500 retainer previously paid to defendant, his lawyer in a domestic relations matter, claiming that the sum paid was unearned. Defendant maintains that the $2,500 retainer is nonrefundable.
The payment was made pursuant to a letter agreement, drafted by defendant and executed by both parties shortly after an initial consultation. The agreement provided generally for an hourly charge of $100 to be paid as billed but…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- 67 Wall Street Co. v. Franklin National BankNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
- Greene v. GreeneNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
- Matter of HowellNew York Court of Appeals · 1915
- Cohen v. RyanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1970
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