Steckler v. Continental Oil Co.

LANDRY, Judge.

Plaintiff, a member of the bar of this state, instituted this action against defendant seeking damages and attorney’s fees for the alleged breach of a contract wherein defendant engaged the services of plaintiff in the latter’s professional capacity. The trial court rejected plaintiff’s demands and plaintiff has appealed.

The single issue presented by this appeal is simply a matter of interpretation of the terms of the contract and agreement entered into by appellant and appellee. Notwithstanding there is absolutely no dispute between the litigants concerning the circumstances…