Coponi v. Federal Industries

31 N.J. 1 (1959)

155 A.2d 1

PETER COPONI, PETITIONER-APPELLEE,

v.

FEDERAL INDUSTRIES, A DIVISION, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued September 29, 1959.

Decided October 26, 1959.

Mr. Ralph G. Conte argued the cause for petitioner-appellee (Messrs. Marinello, Cundari & Soriano, attorneys).

Mr. Edward B. Meredith argued the cause for respondent-appellant.

The opinion of the court was delivered by FRANCIS, J.

This is a workmen's compensation case. The sole issue is the propriety of the counsel fee allowed to petitioner's attorney.

Petitioner suffered a compensable injury to his…