Perkins v. West Coast Lumber Co.
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from Superior Court, San Bernardino County ; John C. Campbell, Judge. Action by C. J. Perkins against the West Coast Lumber Company. Prom a judgment in favor of plaintiff defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
HAYNES, C.
This action is prosecuted by the plaintiff, an attorney at law, to recover for professional services rendered to the defendant under a special contract made June *6754, 1888, and for moneys paid out for the defendant at its request. Said contract fixed a monthly salary as a retainer, and for advice, etc., and provided that for his services in litigated cases he should have a reasonable compensation. This contract was terminated March 1, 1890. After deducting payments, and an account against the plaintiff for lumber, the court found there was due the plaintiff $1,879.75, with interest…
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2Cases cited4 opinions
- Harlan v. ElyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1880
- Anderson v. MayersCalifornia Supreme Court · 1875
- Atkinson v. Amador & Sacramento Canal Co.California Supreme Court · 1878
- Perkins v. West Coast Lumber Co.California Supreme Court · 1893
3Cited by1 opinion
- McIntosh v. Thomasville Real Estate & Improvement Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1913