Stein v. Shaw

6 N.J. 525 (1951)

79 A.2d 310

MEYER W. STEIN, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,

v.

PEGGY SHAW, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued February 12, 1951.

Decided March 19, 1951.

Mr. Louis C. Friedman argued the cause for the appellant (Messrs. Ward & Friedman, attorneys).

Mr. Oliver T. Somerville argued the cause for the respondent (Messrs. Kipp, Ashen & Somerville, attorneys).

The opinion of the court was delivered by VANDERBILT, C.J.

The plaintiff, an attorney at law, entered into a verbal agreement with the defendant to institute a suit in her behalf for the recovery of damages for personal…