Buford v. Tobacco Growers' Co-Op. Ass'n

This is an appeal by counsel from an order of the District Judge refusing an allowance of counsel fees. Counsel represented certain members of the Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association, and in the behalf of the latter asked that receivers be appointed for the association on the grounds of mismanagement and imminent insolvency. Receivers were appointed on their petition, and under the receivership the debts of the association have been paid and a fund of approximately $500,000 has been realized for distribution among the members. Petitioning counsel were appointed attorneys for the…