Slayton v. Russ

This appeal involves (1) the right of the law firm of Yingling & Yingling (hereinafter referred to as attorneys) to recover a fee in a case settled by appellant with the client of the said attorneys, and (2) the amount of the fee.

The Facts.

Margaret Russ was a minor, and her guardian was Ellis T. Jenkins. His bond was for $1,600, and the sureties on his bond were Coles Lile and C. M. Slayton (the appellant here). Jenkins died in 1938 without making any settlement with his ward. When Margaret Russ attained her majority, she sought to collect from the sureties. For fifty dollars, she released…