Brooks v. Mandel-Witte Co.

MANTON, Circuit Judge.

Appellant, an attorney at law, admitted to practice in the state and federal courts, including the United States Customs Court, seeks to enforce a lien against a fund of money set aside to satisfy a claim for professional services. The question presented is whether appellant has an attorney’s lien.

Stern, a Customs House broker, on January 17, 1925, contracted with appellee, who was engaged in importing artificial flowers and feathers at the port of New York, to represent it in obtaining a reduction and refund of excess customs duties on artificial flowers under the…