Brooks v. Brierton

This was an action in assumpsit brought by H. A. and C. C. Brooks, lawyers and co-partners, in the County Court of Lee county, against Sylvester Brier-ton, to recover on the quantum meruit for legal services alleged to have been rendered Brierton. The declaration contained the common counts. The plea was non assumpsit. The trial was on the issue -tendered by the plea and the verdict was for appellee. A motion for a new trial was denied. Judgment was entered on the verdict, and for costs against the plaintiffs, and they appeal.

From the evidence, it appears that appellants were employed by…