Chittenden v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

EDWIN A. LOMBARD, Judge.

This case arises from an ongoing dispute between an attorney and his former client over the recovery of interest expended on loans secured to fund litigation. The attorney appeals the trial court’s finding that the client overpaid interest and is entitled to a 'reimbursement. For the following reasons we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On June 19, 1992, George Chittenden (“Chittenden”) retained Carimi (“Cari-mi”) 1 to handle a personal injury claim that arose from an automobile accident. Chittenden signed a contingency fee contract that authorized Carimi to secure a…