Legal Opinion
Thomas v. Travelers Insurance
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided April 13, 1936No. 25147PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
An attorney’s lien, under the Code of 1933, § 9-613 (2, 3), “attaches to the fruits of [his] labor and skill . . whether realized by judgment or decree, or by virtue of an award, or in any other way, as long as they are the result of his exertions.” Camp v. U. S. Fidelity &c. Co., 42 Ga. App. 653 (2) (157 S. E. 209).
Fees of attorneys in connection with the collection of moneys for an employee under the workmen’s compensation act “shall be reasonable and measured according to the employee’s station, and shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Industrial Relations.” Code, §…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Camp v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1931
- Manry v. TwittySupreme Court of Georgia · 1909
- Bowers v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1916
3Cited by7 opinions
- Childs v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1994
- John J. Woodside Co. Inc. v. IrwinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1949
- Brotherton v. StoneSupreme Court of Georgia · 1943
- Dunagan v. Marell Farms, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1957
- Lewis v. Van ValkenburgSupreme Court of Georgia · 1941
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