Ripper v. Bain

The appellate issue in this negligence action alleging attorney malpractice is whether the trial court erred in ruling that the clients failed to establish a prima facie case.

Appellants Edward H. Ripper and Phyllis O. Ripper filed this action against appellee Edward H. Bain, Jr., seeking recovery in damages based upon Bain’s alleged negligence in furnishing legal advice in connection with a real estate transaction. Following presentation of the plaintiffs’ evidence in a trial by jury, the court below granted defendant’s motion to strike the evidence and entered summary judgment for the…