In re the Estate of Peterson

The father and mother of the deceased were appointed administrators of his estate, the only asset of which was a claim against the State of New York to recover for his wrongful death. The father and mother of the deceased are each entitled to one-half of the amount recovered upon such claim, less expenses. The appellant was retained by the administrators to prosecute the claim against the State.

Before the trial of the claim in the Court of Claims the appellant procured from the father of deceased a contract providing that *450appellant should receive as compensation for his services and expenses…