Kuhn, Collins & Rash v. Reynolds

BLEIL, Justice.

This is a suit between lawyers on a written contract to divide the total fee to be received in a personal injury case. The firm of Kuhn, Collins & Rash appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict.

In early December of 1975, Edmond Kaase called Gary Reynolds to seek legal advice and representation on a matter arising out of injuries he received in an automobile accident. Mr. Kaase discussed the case and the possible arrangements that might be made for handling the matter by Mr. Reynolds and the attorney’s fees that would be charged. Several days later, Kaase and Reynolds…