Reynolds v. Cavanagh

Defendants were attorneys at law, and as such were employed by plaintiff’s assignor, Alice Mason, to prosecute a certain claim against one Wakelee. Suit was brought by these attorneys, and a judgment recovered against George Howes, trustee of said Wakelee, for $500 damages and costs of suit. That case was appealed to this court by defendant, and judgment affirmed. Mason v. Howes, 122 Mich. 329. It is admitted that this judgment and costs, amounting to $651.52, was after-wards paid in full; $147.74 being paid on the order of this plaintiff, and the balance, $503.78, was paid to defendant…