Oliver v. Campbell
California Supreme Court
Clyde C. Shoemaker and Byron 0. Smith for Respondent. .
1Opinion of the CourtCarter, J.
Plaintiff appeals from a judgment for defendant, administratrix of the estate of Roy Campbell, deceased, in an action for attorney’s fees.
Plaintiff’s cause of action was stated in a common count alleging that Roy Campbell became indebted to him in the sum of $10,000, the reasonable value of services rendered as attorney for Campbell; that no part had been paid except $450. Campbell died after the services were rendered by plaintiff. Plaintiff filed a claim against his estate for the fees which defendant rejected. Defendant in her answer denied the allegations made and as a “further” defense…
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