Naef v. Miller-Goll Mfg. Co.

ODOM, Justice.

The only question involved in this appeal is whether the amount allowed by the trial court as fee for counsel and expenses is excessive.

The rule which this court follows for fixing fees of attorneys is to ascertain as nearly as possible the value of the services rendered and to fix the fees accordingly. In estimating the value of services rendered by attorneys in any case, we take into consideration the responsibility incurred, which involves a consideration of the importance of the litigation, as well as the amount involved, the extent and character of the labor performed, and…