Mason v. Campbell

Appellants in this case are an attorney and his professional corporation which performed services on behalf of Bessie Irwin’s estate under two separate agreements signed by appellee Ophelia Mason, Bessie Irwin’s conservator. After paying $67,786.171 in attorney fees, Mason filed a petition with the probate court requesting its return. The probate court ordered appellants to repay $62,738.17. Appellants appeal that order as of right and Mason cross-appeals. We reverse and remand.

Appellant Fletcher J. Campbell is a Detroit attorney in general practice, who signed two contracts with Mason. The…