Middleton v. Barkers' & Merchants' Tel. Co.

But two exceptions remain; all others have been withdrawn. These relate to the fees of counsel and compensation of the master. The court realizes the danger of overestimating the value of such services in cases like this, and feels no hesitation about interfering where the circumstances warrant it. As respects the fees of counsel, it must be understood that the court has no personal knowledge, either of the extent of services, or their value. The master reports that the calls upon counsel were very frequent, weekly, and sometimes much oftener, throughout the whole period of their employment,…