Cummings v. Patterson

This is the second time this case has been before this Court. The first review involved an attempt by certiorari and supersedeas to obtain a reversal of a decree of the Chancellor approving a compromise settlement of $300,000.00 in behalf of the original. complainant Will Cummings, at that time represented by next friend appointed by the Chancellor because of his infirm physical and mental condition. See Cummings v. Patterson, 54 Tenn.App. 75, 388 S.W.2d 157, for the background of the case prior to the remand.

The present appeal is by counsel who brought the original action against Ramon G.…