Cambron v. Pottinger

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Rees

Affirming.

This is an appeal from an order of the Union Circuit Court denying the appellant, Joseph W. Cambrón, a fee for services claimed to have been rendered by him in certain litigation involving the settlement of the estate of his great-uncle, W. T. Wathen, deceased. Appellant has filed a brief, two additional briefs, and two reply briefs. It is his contention that he performed services beneficial to the estate and, therefore, is entitled to a fee to be charged against the general fund.

A proper understanding of the issue requires a brief history of the…