Cain v. Burns

Defendant appeals from a judgment against him in the sum of $11,029.13 and interest, on a contract for services as an investigator.

Questions Presented

1. Was the contract one for splitting attorney’s fees? 2. Must the defense of illegality be pleaded ? 3. Are the parties in pari delicto ?

Facts

Defendant filed a general denial to plaintiff’s complaint, but offered no evidence as to the facts here related. Defendant is an attorney at law. Plaintiff had experience as an insurance adjuster. The parties entered into an oral agreement under which plaintiff was to render service to defendant as a…