Gratwick v. Smith

Davis, J.:

Prior to August 28, 1912, three attorneys, Carl T. Chester, the defendant and the plaintiff, occupying offices at 914 Ellicott square in Buffalo, were doing business in the name of Chester, Smith & Gratwick. That name was on the office door, on their stationery and on legal papers in actions or proceedings conducted by them.

In the years 1906 and 1907 Mr. Chester and Mr. Smith in the name of the firm conducted a proceeding in the Erie County Surrogate’s Court to probate the will of Pendennis White, deceased. Under date of July, 1907, a bill for $5,000 was rendered by the firm against…