Allen v. Christian

The plaintiff, Allen, appeals from the denial of relief pursuant to G. L. c. 211, § 3. The defendant, Ms. Lynda G. Christian, represented Allen *1008during her divorce. After the domestic relations proceedings ended, Christian sought payment from Allen. Allen, at first, agreed to pay Christian’s bill and requested an extension of time within which to pay the bill. The extension was requested by Allen’s father in a letter to Christian on the father’s letterhead. Allen did not pay the bill when due, and Christian brought suit in the Boston Municipal Court.

Bertram W. Allen, for the plaintiff,…