Legal Opinion
Roberts v. Hutton
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided March 31, 2003No. 01AP-1465, No. 02AP-6 (REGULAR CALENDAR)PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Petree, Presiding Judge.
{¶ 1} On or about October 29, 1996, defendant Mary Hutton was involved in an automobile accident when her car was struck from behind while traveling on Ohio Route 315. Hutton was taken to the emergency room at Ohio State University Hospitals, where she was treated and released that day. Shortly thereafter, Hutton retained the services of an attorney, plaintiff Scott R. Roberts, to represent her in connection with her personal injury and property damage claims. On November 5, 1996, Hutton and Roberts executed a “Retainer and Fee Agreement,” which provided:
{¶ 2} “In…
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