Boyle v. Read

Mr. Presiding Justice Holdom.

delivered the opinion of the court.

The relation of attorney and client existed between the parties to this record, and the controversy grows out of the claim of appellee, the lawyer, for his fees for legal services rendered appellant, the client.

That appellee was the lawyer of appellant and rendered efficient and valuable legal service in matters of importance, and that much time and ability was expended upon the affairs of appellant, which finally re-suited in a settlement of the controversy for the sum of $21,500—terms satisfactory to appellant—is not denied.…