Peltier v. Thibodaux

Plaintiff, an attorney at law, prosecutes this suit against the widow and heirs of Eugene G. Robichaux to recover $7,500 for professional services rendered for the said Robichaux prior to his death and $17,500 for opening and closing his succession. The trial judge fixed the amount due plaintiff for services rendered Mr. Robichaux prior to. his death at.$3,650, and allowed him a fee of $9,500 for his services in connection with the succession. Defendants appealed, and plaintiff asks that the judgment be so amended as to allow the full amount claimed.

1. Eugene G. Robichaux died on August 19,…