Gertner v. Newrath

CAYTON, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff, a certified public accountant, sued for the value of auditing services rendered to defendant. Defendant disputed the claim on the ground that plaintiff had done more work than was authorized or necessary. He also questioned the reasonable value of the services. From a judgment for plaintiff defendant appeals.

Plaintiff’s evidence showed that the work was performed by one Abrams who was no longer employed by him and who was not present at the trial. The work sheets of Abrams were offered in evidence. Defendant objected but the trial judge ruled such sheets were…