Hershiser v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

(Pro Tempore).

This is a quantum meruit action brought by plaintiffs, attorneys at law, to recover the reasonable value of legal services rendered for the benefit of the defendants under the theory of unjust enrichment. There was no express agreement for compensation alleged or proved.

The cause was heard by the court without a jury. At the conclusion of plaintiffs’ case the defendants Cos-grave and Kester were granted a judgment of involuntary nonsuit. The case then proceeded to a conclusion against the remaining defendant United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company. At the conclusion of the…