Robertson v. Pettery

HatCher, Judge:

The petitioner, Lillian S. Robertson, an attorney, recovered a judgment at law of $1,600 in favor of C. A. Jordan against M. D. Scott. By her contract with Jordan she “was to receive one-half of whatsoever amount, if any, was recovered by reason of said action.” In a general creditors’ suit brought later against Scott, his real estate was sold and purchased by Jordan at the price of $700.00. The purchaser paid no money, but was allowed to credit his judgment against Scott with $700.00. The court then entered 'a deficiency judgment in favor of Jordan against Scott for $1,173.07,…