County of Cochise v. Beckman

The appellees filed a suit in the superior court alleging that they were hired by the Board of Supervisors of Cochise County to represent the County in certain matters before the Civil Aeronautics Board and further alleging that they were entitled to the sum of $5,150.90 for legal fees and expenses expended on behalf of the County.

The answer and counterclaim filed by the appellant admitted all of the allegations of the complaint but alleged that the appellees had already received $50,127.62. The appellant asked the court to determine the amount that was due and owing, if any, to the appellees…