Royden v. Ardoin

In January of 1957 respondent, Ardoin, an attorney at law, obtained a written contract of employment from a Mrs. Laura S. Wood, a childless widow 93 years of age. 1 His compensation was to be on a contingent basis, namely, one-third of what he might recover for Mrs. Wood out of her deceased son’s estate. Thereafter, on account of professional misconduct the respondent’s license to practice law was suspended and he was further temporarily enjoined from having anything to do with Mrs. Wood’s property or affairs. Respondent filed this suit against June Slavens Royden, guardian of the person and…