Altschul v. Sayble

Opinion

BEACH, J.

Attorney John A. Altschul appeals from the summary judgment granted in an action brought by Altschul against Attorney Hill Sayble wherein appellant sought to recover money allegedly owed by respondent pursuant to said attorneys’ fee-splitting/referral fee agreement. The trial court held that the contract was against public policy and unenforceable.

Facts:

On March 24, 1971, appellant informed respondent that one of appellant’s divorce clients, Robert E. Smith, had been injured in a motorcycle accident. Appellant asked respondent to represent Smith in connection with his personal…