In re the final account of the of Turnbull

The court is unable to reach the conclusion, from the papers submitted, that the payment of $2,000 made to the New York attorneys, as attorney’s fees, and set forth in the account, was reasonable and. just.

It is the established practice before this court to apply to the court to fix the amount of counsel fees at the time the final account is submitted and before they are paid, and not to pay counsel fees in advance and then submit them for allowance in the form of an expenditure already made. A departure from the established practice, as was done in this case, is not looked upon with favor by…