Smith v. Ward

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.:

This appeal involves the right of an attorney to collect money belonging to his clients as a result of a partition proceeding.

In order to comprehend the nature of the controversy it will be necessary to briefly relate the conditions and circumstances responsible for its existence.

Back in January, 1944, John H. Silsby, a resident of Coffey county, Kansas, died intestate leaving a large estate consisting of both real and personal property. He left no wife, children or parents. In due time proceedings were instituted for the administration of…