In Re the Estate of Warner

TERRELL, J.:

This case grew out of the administration of the estate of Ellsworth C. Warner. Harold L. Warner, a son and one of the heirs to said estate, was first represented in its administration by the law firm of Evans, Mershon and Sawyer, who later withdrew and were succeeded by Earnest, Lewis and Smith. After rendering the services for which they were employed, Earnest, Lewis and Smith billed Harold L. Warner for their compensation which was not paid, so they filed their petition in the probate court, alleging the non-payment of their fee, that it was earned by representing Harold L.…