Frank v. Wolfe

McLaughlin (Charles B.), J.

The plaintiffs move to modify the report of a referee by striking out the amount the latter awarded, viz., $500, and substituting the figure of $2,500. Originally, the action was brought to recover the sum of $2,500 for professional *416services rendered by the plaintiffs as attorneys for the defendant’s wife during a matrimonial controversy. • The plaintiffs made a motion for summary judgment under rule 113 of the Rules of Civil Practice, and an order of reference was made which designated the referee to take proof and report as to the assessment of damages. The…