Whetstone v. Travis

Minor W. Millwee, Justice.

This appeal involves the reasonableness of an attorney’s fee allowed appellant under Art. Stats., § 25-301 and growing out of a settlement made by the parties litigant without the knowledge or consent of appellant. On January 23, 1952, S. M. Edwards retained appellant to collect an account against appellees totaling $715.00. It was agreed that appellant should receive as his fee $215.00 if recovery was obtained without suit being filed, and 50% if suit was filed. That same day appellant prepared a verified complaint against appellees, but the complaint was not filed…