Ealy v. Peddy

Defendant, Glendel W. Peddy, appeals from the judgment of the circuit court of Effingham County granting plaintiffs, E Ronald Ealy and Michael J. Meyer, d/b/a Law Offices of Ealy & Meyer, $1,183.70 for legal services rendered to defendant.

On July 19, 1983, defendant retained plaintiffs to represent him in an action for dissolution of marriage. Defendant signed a fee agreement and paid plaintiffs $500. Defendant became dissatisfied with the representation he was receiving and terminated the relationship. Plaintiffs forwarded a statement for services rendered in the amount of $1,794.80.…