Legal Opinion

Hall v. McGregor

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided February 2, 1909PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Appeal from Circuit Court, Kitchie County. Bill by Cyrus Hall against Matilda McGregor and others. Decrees for complainant, and defendants appeal.

1Opinion of the Court

Robinson, Judge:

A clear disposition of the case demands a statement somewhat in detail. The plaintiff claimed compensation for services rendered as an attorney of the estate of David McGregor, deceased, upon) employment therefor by Matilda McGregor, the executrix. Hpon such cause of action plaintiff recovered a judgment before a justice of the peace for the sum of three hundred dollars. The action proceeded against Matilda McGregor, “executrix of the last will and testament of David McGregor, deceased.” Executions on the judgment, in like form, were returned by a constable, no property found.…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Bird v. StoutWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1894
  2. Crim v. EnglandWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1899
  3. Newlon v. WadeWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1897
  4. Hanson v. BlakeWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1908
  5. Thompson v. MannWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1903

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Bennett v. BennettWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1952
  2. Yaple v. StillAppellate Court of Illinois · 1927
  3. Grottendick v. WebberWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1949
  4. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. EaryWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1935
  5. Hutchinson v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.California Court of Appeal · 1922

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