Connolly v. Serunian

On exceptions to acceptance of referee’s report. The action is on an “account annexed” wherein recovery is sought for services performed and disbursements made by Joseph E. F. Connolly as attorney for the defendant. It was brought by him, but upon his death his wife, Margaret B. Connolly, came in as administratrix to prosecute the action. The referee found for the plaintiff.

That the services were performed and disbursements made as set forth in the account is not denied. The only defense set up is the statute of limitations. Section 90, Chap. 95, II. S. 1930, provides:

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