Parker v. Fryberger

Defendant, an attorney, had contracts with about 260 clients who were stockholders and noteholders of an electric traction company, known as the “Dan Patch Line,” to represent them on a contingent fee of 50 per cent of the amount to be recovered. Several actions were instituted resulting in a settlement, defendant receiving $16, 800 as fees.

This is an action to recover for services pursuant to an alleged express contract. The complaint clearly states a cause of action upon a contract of employment to secure evidence and information desired and needed for the successful prosecution of such…