First National Bank & Trust Co. of Tulsa v. Bassett

This is an appeal from an order and judgment of the district court of Tulsa county, made in the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction, allowing defendant in error’s claim for compensation as attorney for a former guardian of an Indian minor. Plereafter the parties will be referred to as “claimant” and “guardian.”

In November, 1912, 'S. B. .Nelson was appointed guardian of Millie Naharkey, a Creek minor, who reached majority June 13, 1922. Five days prior to her becoming of age, Nelson, with the approval of the county court, entered into a written contract with claimant, employing him to…