Adams v. Simon

This is a suit by an attorney for professional services rendered Mrs. Simon in connection with a suit against her husband for separation. It is brought against her husband, Dr. Simon, under the authority of Gosserand v. Monteleone, 159 La. 316, 105 So. 356, 42 A. L. R. 310. Plaintiff claimed $750 and was awarded $350 by the trial court. Defendant has appealed, and plaintiff has answered the appeal, asking for an increase in the award.

Liability is admitted. The sole question at issue is the value of plaintiff’s services. The services rendered consisted of a number of office conferences and the…