Roberts v. Montgomery

This is an action to determine the ownership and secure the possession of a certain sum of money, amounting to $5,500, held in trust. The action involves the question of the correct measure of damages resulting from the breach of a contract for professional services to be rendered by lawyers. The controlling facts are not in dispute.

The plaintiffs in error, herein referred to as plaintiffs, are a law partnership • practicing in Cleveland. They have had extensive and successful experience in the prosecution of personal injury cases.

The defendants in error Montgomery, husband and wife,…