Jellico Coal Mining Co. v. Pope

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Cammack

Affirming.

T. S. Robinson entered into a contract with the appellees, R. L. Pope and C. B. Upton, to represent him in a claim for damages against the appellants, Jellico Coal Mining Company and its foreman, Eugene Steele. The claim was based upon alleged injuries received by Robinson while working for the Company. The appellees were to get 50 per cent of whatever amount was realized upon the claim and it was further, agreed that the claim or suit was not to be compromised or settled without the advice and consent of all the parties. Suit was filed for…