Howell v. Smith
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to St. Joseph; Yaple, J. Assumpsit by Marshall L. Howell and others, composing the law firm of Howell, Carr & Barnard, against Frank B. Smith and another, for professional services. From a judgment for plaintiffs, defendants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, C. J.
This action was brought to recover for professional services rendered by the plaintiffs, as attorneys at law, for the defendants. Plaintiffs, had verdict and judgment. Defendants bring error.
The principal contention arises upon the ruling of the court in refusing to permit the defendant Frank B. Smith, while upon the stand as a witness in his own behalf, to testify to the value of plaintiffs’ services. Mr. Smith testified that he had had some experience in employing counsel, and had employed as good attorneys as the plain*352tiffs, and those who were in as good standing in the profession, and had…
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