Legal Opinion
Knight v. Whitmore
California Supreme Court
Decided June 22, 1899No. L. A. No. 563PublishedCited by 10 opinions
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County and from an order denying a new trial. Walter Van Dyke, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtGaroutte, J.
Plaintiffs have brought this action to recover for legal services, and, judgment going against them, have appealed to this court. They rely upon an alleged oral contract of hiring. As a defense the defendant set out an agreement in writing, which is in the following language:
“Pasadena, Cal., April 8, 1895.
“In the Matter of the Estate of George S. Foster, Deceased— Agreement as to compensation.
“We do hereby agree with Mrs. Rosa L. Whitmore, administratrix of said estate, that we will proceed immediately with the above estate in the superior court, and will push the same as fast as possible,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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- Rosenthal v. Merced BankCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
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