Campbell v. Toner

This is a Dist./Mun. Cts. R. A. D. A, Rule 8C, appeal of the entry of summary judgment in favor of the defendant on the plaintiff-attorney’s complaint to recover legal fees.

Plaintiff Diana Butt Campbell (“Campbell”) alleged that she was hired by defendant Nancy C. Toner (‘Toner”) to provide legal services to Toner in conjunction with the probate of the estate of Toner’s aunt. Toner, who had been appointed executrix of that estate, signed a Retainer Agreement in which she, in her individual capacity, agreed to pay Campbell for Campbell’s “time and services extended on [Toner’s] behalf.”…