Giroux v. Tremblay

This action involves a complaint wherein the plaintiff seeks recovery of $2,420.50 for legal services performed for the defendant. The complaint alleges a breach of contract and also seeks recovery in quantum meruit. The defendant alleged improper representation and asserted liability *63of only $703.50. The Trial Justice found that ‘The plaintiff has failed to prove by a preponderance of evidence that he is entitled to his fee” and judgment entered for the defendant.

This Report reflects evidence that the defendant retained the plaintiff to represent her in the defense of a timber trespass suit.…