Burns v. Allen
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Petition for an order of court requiring tbe respondent to pay over certain moneys collected by bim as tbe petitioner’s attorney.
1Opinion of the CourtStiness, J.
In Orr v. Tanner, 12 R. I. 94, the court recognized the liability of an attorney at law to summary process for tbe payment of money in bis bands belonging to bis client. See, also, Bowling Green Savings Bank v. Todd, 52 N. Y. 489; In re Fincke, 6 Daly, 111; In re Bleakley, 5 Paige, 311; In re Aitkin, 4 B. & A. 47.
Proceedings of this kind, however, cannot be entertained wben tbe case simply presents a difference of opinion as to tbe fair amount to be retained for services. Tbe court cannot thus undertake to adjust accounts between counsel and client. But wben an attorney withholds the whole,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Bowling Green Savings Bank v. . ToddNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
- In re BleakleyNew York Court of Chancery · 1835
- In re FinckeNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1875
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