Chambers v. Gilmore

(after stating the facts as above).

As to the main facts in the case, the testimony was conflicting. The defendant in error testified that there was no agreement as to the amount of the compensation, and that he and Murane were to be paid a reasonable fee. The plaintiff in error testified that the understanding was that the fee of both the attorneys was contingent upon success in the litigation; that, if he succeeded, they were to receive $5,000, $3,000 to Murane and $2,000 to the defendant in error. Murane, some months later, obtained a written contract for his fees, of which the defendant in…