Perkins v. West Coast Lumber Co.
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from Superior Court, San Bernardino County; John L. Campbell, Judge. Action by C. J. Perkins against the West Coast Lumber Company for attorneys' fees. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
TEMPLE, C.
Plaintiff appeals upon the judgment-roll. The points presented arise upon the pleadings and the findings of the court. Plaintiff sues for services as an attorney and counselor at law. His complaint states three causes of action. In the first it is alleged that defendant contracted with him June 1, 1888, for his services, agreeing to give him $35 per month as a general retainer, and as compensation for writing letters, adjusting claims, and for advice,, and agreed to pay a reasonable compensation for services in prosecuting and defending suits; that he performed the general services…
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- Perkins v. West Coast Lumber Co.California Supreme Court · 1897