Hummer v. Zeller

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Defiance County granting Defendant-Appellee's, Melissa Zeller's, motion for summary judgment.

During 1986, Plaintiff-Appellant, Donnal Hummer, was retained as legal counsel by Melissa Zeller to represent her in a divorce action and in an action against her twin brothers and others with regard to her interest in the Zeller Corporation. The present case was commenced by Hummer to recover the unpaid portion of his fee claimed due from Zeller pursuant to their fee agreement.

In consideration for his representation, Ms Zeller agreed…