In re Goldberg
New York Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtHooley, J.
Petitioner was retained by one Goodis to institute a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property leased by her to Gus Conti and others under a twenty-one-year lea^e. Petitioner instituted the proceeding and obtained a final order m favor of the landlord. The tenants appealed. On the appeal there was an affirmance of the final order. By reason of these services petitioner became entitled to recover $500 from his client, Goodis, pursuant to two written retainers. Fifty dollars of this amount has been paid, leaving $450 unpaid. |
Pending the appeal, the tenant secured an order…