Mahoney v. Sharff

Appeals by both parties to the judgment.

Questions Presented

Primarily, the question involved is the interpretation of an attorney’s retainer contract.

Defendant’s Appeal

1. Is plaintiff entitled to credit the attorney’s fees awarded defendant in the divorce action on the amount of the attorney’s fees provided in the contingent contract?

2. Is the judgment in excess of the trial court’s jurisdiction ?

3. Was interest properly awarded plaintiff?

Plaintiff’s Appeal

Was the order in the divorce case requiring plaintiff’s former husband to pay the community debts a “recovery” under the contingent fee…