Christman Estate

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

On September 9, 1942, Irvine L. Christman, a pedestrian, was struck by an automobile driven by one Frank Waterman in the Borough of Athens, and ivas severely injured. Following his injury he attempted, over a period of more than six months, to effect a settlement of his claim for damages with Waterman and his insurance carrier but without success. He then retained Lilley and Wilson, of ToAvanda, Bradford County, as his attorneys to prosecute his claim. Christman Avas Avithout funds and representation on a contingent basis of one-third of the ultimate recovery, plus…