Behr v. Baker
Michigan Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtWiest, J.
This is a suit by attorneys to recover compensation for legal services rendered defendants.
In the circuit court the issues relative to the nature and extent of the services rendered were tried to a jury, and, as usual, the proper compensation was a subject of testimony by other attorneys. In determining the value of the services rendered, the skill, experience, and professional standing of the attorneys was proper (Bayou Meto Drainage District v. Chapline, 143 Ark. 446 [220 S. W. 807]; Stafford v. Bishop, 98 W. Va. 625 [127 S. E. 501]), the importance and results of particular litigation,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Bayou Meto Drainage District v. ChaplineSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1920
- Stafford v. BishopWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1925
- Succession of PonsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1918
- Cornelius v. SmithSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1918
3Cited by6 opinions
- Becht v. MillerMichigan Supreme Court · 1937
- In Re Eddy EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1958
- Wistrand v. BeseMichigan Court of Appeals · 1970
- McGraw v. Township of LakeMichigan Supreme Court · 1934
- Salon v. W. M. Finck & Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1942
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