Friedman v. Mindlin

This is an application by the plaintiff for the substitution of an attorney instead of his present attorney, who commenced the action, which has been brought to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained through the negligence of the defendants. The plaintiff agreed to pay his attorney for his services "a sum equal to one-half of any amount that may be recovered or paid *475upon said claim, whether by way of verdict, judgment, settlement or otherwise.” It is regrettable that a controversy of this-character should arise; but it has arisen; and the plaintiff presses his…