Stevens v. Sparks

Vivian B. Sparks, Executrix of the estate of Edward Bascom Stevens, filed a bill in chancery against Dora Fox Stevens, widow of the decedent, and the partnership of Martin, Martin and Hopkins, attorneys at law, hereinafter called law firm, who rendered professional services to Mrs. Stevens in connection with the estate. The bill sought the aid and guidance of the court with regard to the distribution of decedent’s estate and it alleged, inter alia, that the law firm had served on the executrix notice of attorney’s hen for $2,466.51 on funds due Mrs. Stevens from the estate, and that Mrs.…