Dunbar v. Renfroe

KING, P.J.,

for the court.

¶ 1. The Scott County Chancery Court approved a petition to settle a doubtful claim belonging to the Estate of Daisey Pearl Saveli, but approved attorney’s fees of only 33 1/3%, for Dunbar-Monroe. Dunbar has appealed that decision, alleging that because it was employed under a durable power of attorney, the chancellor lacked authority to award attorney’s fees in an amount less than that identified by the employment contract. The decision of the chancery court is affirmed.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On May 12, 1997, Daisy Pearl Sa-veli executed a durable power of…