Young v. Dearborn
Superior Court of New Hampshire
At a former term a verdict was returned for Young, and the superior court, prior to October term, 1851, upon a case transferred upon exceptions taken at the trial, ordered judgment to be rendered upon the verdict. At the said October term, Dearborn suggested that he had a discharge, under seal from Young, and the action was continued. At the April term, 1852, Dearborn brought in an agreement, as follows:— “ Hillsborough, ss.
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At a former term a verdict was returned for Young, and the superior court, prior to October term, 1851, upon a case transferred upon exceptions taken at the trial, ordered judgment to be rendered upon the verdict. At the said October term, Dearborn suggested that he had a discharge, under seal from Young, and the action was continued. At the April term, 1852, Dearborn brought in an agreement, as follows:— “ Hillsborough, ss. Court of Common Pleas, April Term, 1852. "Wilson Young, defendant in review, v. Sherburn Dear-born, plaintiff in review. It is agreed by the parties to the above entitled…
1Opinion of the CourtBell, J.
It has been repeatedly decided here, that an attorney has a lien upon a judgment recovered through his agency, for his fees and disbursements in that cause. Shapley v. Bellows, 4 N. H. Rep. 347; Wright v. Cobleigh, 1 Foster’s Rep. 339.
It has not been decided here, nor elsewhere, so far as we are aware, that an attorney has any lien upon a cause, or right ad litem, until judgment rendered. We regard it as settled, that generally a party to a suit has the right to adjust and compromise his action in such manner as he may think most for his own interest, and without consulting his attorney ; and…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Anderson v. Van AlenNew York Supreme Court · 1815
- Foot v. TewksburySupreme Court of Vermont · 1829
- Getchell v. ClarkMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1809
- Talcott v. Bronson & BronsonNew York Court of Chancery · 1834
- Shapley v. BellowsSuperior Court of New Hampshire · 1828
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- Bennett v. Sinclair Nav. Co.District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1940