Staley v. Dodge

This was an action brought by appellees, as administrators of the estate of George T. Pearson, deceased, against Saunderson D. Staley, in the Sangamon Circuit Court. It appears that Staley was employed as the attorney of appellees, to collect monies due the estate of Pearson. He collected various sums, and which he claimed the right to retain as a compensation for his legal services, but appellees insisted he was not entitled to it, and brought a suit for its recovery. After the suit was brought, and before plea pleaded, he had an interview with the appellee, Ada Pearson, at which, he…