Lundy v. O'CONNOR

On July 21, 1952, the plaintiff herein secured a judgment against the defendant-appellee in the- sum of $729, with interest and costs. The appellant, W. A. Dutton, was her attorney in this action. While the written judgment entry is labeled “Decree”, the action is noted as “No. 69003 Law”, and there were no equitable issues. It was clearly a law action asking only .a money judgment for damages for an unlawful assault and battery.

On August 5, 1952, defendant’s wages were garnished under a writ of execution upon the judgment above described. Thereupon the defendant gave a note to the appellant,…