Smith v. Fladstol

La Rue Smith appeals from a judgment entered in the District Court, Eighth Judicial District, Cascade County, denying attorney fees and costs. We affirm the District Court.

The dispositive issue in this case is whether substantial evidence existed to support the District Court’s finding that attorney Smith was engaged to perform limited duties and was paid in full for those services.

Kespondent Nancy Fladstol contacted Smith by telephone on December 17,1986 about retaining Smith as her attorney. An appointment was scheduled for the following day. Mrs. Fladstol informed Smith of pending…