Rieger v. Smith

The facts upon which this suit is based are somewhat complicated, but for the purpose of this opinion an abridged statement thereof will suffice. At the time of the making of the contract sued upon, appellant was an attorney at law residing at Desdemona. The appellees S. W. Smith and W. S. Birge were attorneys at law, practicing under the firm name of Smith & Birge at Desdemona. Appellant represented certain oil operators who were operating a small tract of land in Desdemona. Appellees Smith & Birge represented the owners of the land upon which, operations were being conducted, and also…