Lindner v. Eichel

The plaintiff sues to recover damages for the alleged failure of one Eichel, an attorney, to fulfill his duties as attorney to the plaintiff, his client, and to carry out the instructions of the plaintiff in securing for him first mortgages on certain parcels of realty. Eichel died before this action was instituted, and the plaintiff has directed his suit against the attorney’s estate.

In his complaint, the plaintiff alleges two causes of action growing out of the purported agreements between the plaintiff and Eichel, each with respect to one of the properties. The plaintiff alleges that…