Norfleet v. Stewart

Hart, C. J.,

(after stating the facts). The theory of appellee was that appellant was a member of the firm of Norfleet & Norfleet, who had been employed as attorneys by Pugh in the civil damage suit, and that, under the terms of the employment, the firm would continue to represent the appellee in the damage suit until the case was settled or decided in the Supreme Court of the State of Arkansas.

On the other hand, it was the contention of appellant that he was not a member of the firm of Norfleet & Nor-fleet, and that it was distinctly agreed that he should receive the sum of $1,000 for his…