Bowen & Smoot v. Plumlee

Toal, Justice:

This action for attorneys’ fees was initiated by the Attorneys against the Children of the Attorneys’ former client. On appeal, the Children challenge various rulings by the trial judge concerning a 12(b)(6) motion and voluntary dismissal of the action.

FACTS

This case involves a suit by Attorneys for collection of attorneys’ fees. The Attorneys represented the defendants’ mother in several domestic and bankruptcy matters over a period of several years. When it became apparent that she might not pay the Attorneys, this action was brought against her children on the theory that…