Chamness v. Dawson

This is an appeal from an order of the Circuit Court of Franklin County allowing guardian ad litem fees to Robert S. Hill, in the amount of $375, taxing $250 of the fees against the plaintiff.

Marilyn Chamness brought suit against Joe Dawson for personal injuries. Both plaintiff and defendant were minors. Plaintiff sued by her father and next friend, and Robert S. Hill, an attorney was appointed guardian ad litem of the minor defendant, Joe Dawson. The personal injury suit was tried and the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $4,000. Plaintiff appealed this judgment on…