Bell v. Mansfield Independent School Dist.

BROWN, Justice.

Appellant, Claude D. Bell, a licensed attorney at law, on March 17th, 1937, contracted with the Trustees of Mansfield Independent School District, the appellee, a municipal corporation, existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, whereby and whereunder the said appellant should undertake to collect the delinquent taxes due such school district, and for such services, in addition to others attendant upon a proper discharge of such duties, appellee agreed to pay appellant 20% of all amounts collected as compensation for his services.

Appellee paid appellant on such basis…