Sidney B. Smith & Co. v. Spilka

This is an action in equity in which Sidney B. iSmith & Company, hereinafter referred to as Smith, claimed fees of $5508.20 for services as an accountant and witness allegedly rendered to the Spilka trust in litigation involving the trust property.

For a clear understanding of the facts out of which this action arose a brief statement of the circumstances giving rise to the services on which the claim is based appears necessary.

Max Spilka’s will was probated in April 1951. It set up four trusts, hereinafter referred to as the trust, one for delivery to each of his children on his or her…