In Re Svitojus' Estate

Plaintiffs are residents of Lithuania, parents and heirs at law of Joseph Svitojus, deceased. Defendant John J. Smolenski is administrator of his estate. In May, 1936, Fred P. Geib, an attorney, entered into an arrangement with the Lithuanian consul representing plaintiffs to bring suit on their behalf to recover certain claimed assets of said estate. The attorney agreed with the consul to represent the claimed heirs as attorney and try their case, the consul to provide funds for necessary disbursements not to exceed $100. For the services of himself and one other, Mr. Geib and his associate…