Falconer v. Adams

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Charlie Falconer sued Karia Taylor Welch and Donald Adams because of a motor vehicle accident. Falconer obtained a verdict against Taylor-Welch, but Adams was exonerated and was awarded attorney's fees and costs. The question before us is whether Adams or Falconer's attorney who has a lien on Falconer's judgment against Taylor-Welch is entitled to the judgment proceeds. We conclude that because Adams is not a party to Faleoner's judgment against Taylor-Welch, the attorney's lien has priority.

II, FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

On February 3, 1992, Karla…