Thomas v. Frauenthal

The decree questioned by this appeal modified a master’s report relating to controversies between S. R. Thomas and the law firm of Frauenthal and Johnson.

Prior to November, 1927, Thomas was a successful business man and for many years had been represented by the firm whose fees are alleged to have been excessive. Having prospered financially as distributor of Dodge automobiles, Thomas extended his business operations and became financially involved to such an extent that creditors grew apprehensive; and when habitual intoxication impaired his usefulness, he acquiesced in an arrangement…