Atlanta Railway & Power Co. v. Owens
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Calhoun. City court of Atlanta. June 27, 1903.
1Opinion of the CourtCobb, J.
The plaintiff sued the street railway company for damages. While the suit was pending the defendant paid to the plaintiff a sum of money in full satisfaction of her demand, and she signed a paper releasing the company from all liability to her. This settlement was made without the knowledge or consent of *834her attorneys, and they are prosecuting the suit to enforce their lien for-fees. The law authorizes an attorney who has a lien upon the suit to prosecute it for the purpose of enforcing the payment of his fees. Civil Code, § 2814, par. 2. When the suit is so prosecuted, there can be no…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Southern Bank v. GoetteSupreme Court of Georgia · 1899
- Southern Railway Co. v. BlakeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
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