Legal Opinion
Jones v. Jenkins
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided May 1, 1979No. 76-284PublishedCited by 78 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtConnor T. Hansen, J.
Early in 1973, Jimmie Jenkins retained Robert D. Jones, a lawyer, to represent him in a will contest. On appeal to this court the judgment in favor of Jenkins was affirmed. Estate of Hamm, 67 Wis.2d 279, 227 N.W.2d 34 (1975).
In connection with such representation Jones prepared the following fee agreement which was signed by Jenkins:
“Confirming our recent discussions, I am to receive a contingent fee of 10% of the bequest received by you, as a result of my representation of you as proponent of Mr. Hamm’s will.
“You are to reimburse me for costs advanced from time to time.
“My fees are to be…
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