32 West Randolph Corp. v. Edward Blackman, Edward Blackman v. Balaban & Katz Corp.

FINNEGAN, Circuit Judge.

Two separate appeals from a single final order, entered below July 2, 1954, are considered, in this opinion. We are asked by 32 West Randolph Corporation, appellant in number 11270, to review part of that order holding Blackman’s attorney’s lien valid, and ruling appellant’s petition insufficient. Blackman, on the other hand, rests his appeal, numbered 11279, on a phase of that same order dismissing his cross and counterclaim. Facts relevant to this opinion follow.

Blackman, a member of the Illinois bar, was employed by 32 West Randolph Corporation, which we will refer…