Sleater v. Boone

DOWD, Judge.

W.W. Sleater appeals from the trial court’s order denying his claim against the Estate of Edith Munday (Decedent) for attorney’s fees for services rendered from 1970-1988. We affirm.

Sleater was Decedent’s attorney from 1953-1988. From 1953-1970, Sleater billed Decedent for his services on a regular basis and he received prompt payment. Sleater continued to represent Decedent from 1970 until her death in 1983, but he never billed her for any services during this period of time. On October 25, 1983, Sleater filed a claim against Decedent’s estate for $43,-166.92, the amount he…