Boswell v. Simpson

The plaintiffs, who are partners in' the practice of law, commenced this action June 12, 1936, seeking recovery from the defendant of the sum of $617.75 as attorneys’ fees and interest thereon,' alleged to be due them on account of legal services they rendered in successfully defending him in two lawsuits.

The petition alleged that by oral agreement the defendant employed said plaintiffs to represent him in two separate district court actions and promised to pay them an attorney’s fee of $250 for their legal services in each case; that they successfully defended the defendant in both of said…