Cupp v. Chicago, R. I. & P. R.

IGOE, District Judge.

The matter herein involves the petition of Sol Andrews, an attorney, seeking adjudication of his rights under the Attorney’s Lien Act of the State of Illinois. Smith-Hurd Stats.Ill. c. 13, §§ 13, 14. Said petitioner, Sol Andrews, represented Bennett E. Cupp, plaintiff, in the principal suit, for damages resulting from injuries, including the loss of both legs. It is admitted that Andrews had entered into a contingent fee contract with Cupp whereby Andrews was to receive one-third of any amount recovered by suit or settlement. It is admitted that notice of attorney’s lien…