Hayes v. Parker

The controversy in this case relates to the fee charged by the appellee, William L. Parker, for his services as attorney and counsellor of the appellant, Adelaide M. Hayes, personally and as executrix of the will of William B. Hayes, deceased. The services were in connection with the probate of the will, the general administration of the estate, and certain litigation respecting those matters.

Mr. Parker states his claim:

“That the fair value of said services (services rendered to Mrs. Hayes by him in her own right and as executrix of the estate of her husband, William B. Hayes) is the sum of…