Sarti v. Udall

BERNSTEIN, Chief Justice.

Arthur O. Sarti, hereinafter called “plaintiff,” filed a complaint against his attorneys Stewart L. Udall and Morris K. Udall, as a partnership, for the alleged negligence of Morris K. Udall, hereinafter called “defendant”, in the matter of defending plaintiff. He alleged he hired defendant as his attorney to represent him in an action wherein the plaintiff’s wife sought a divorce. During the negotiations leading to a property settlement agreement, plaintiff insisted that the carport, held by him and his spouse in joint tenancy, be divided equally and so instructed…