Rankin v. Superior Auto. Ins. Co. of Florence

Oxner, Justice.

This proceeding was commenced by respondent, Ogden A. Rankin, a member of the Conway Bar, to require appellant, Superior Automobile Insurance Company of Florence, South Carolina, to pay him for certain professional services rendered in the case of David L. Stalvey v. Ruby Butler. The facts out of which this claim arises are as follows:

On May 12, 1959, near Conway, South Carolina, a collision occurred between the automobiles of David L. Stalvey and Mrs. Ruby Butler. Stalvey employed respondent to represent him on a contingent basis. On May 15th respondent brought suit in behalf…