Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Vialet

Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands

Decided July 5, 1988No. Probate No. 29/1980PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CHRISTIAN, Senior Sitting Judge

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

This matter is now before the Court on Motion of Attorney for the Estate for Fees as follows:

I. Spent by Attorney on Probate Matters, Suits in Court, Family Conferences, matters relating to prospective sales, and to clearance on taxes and Cas Cay:

387 hours at rate of $150.00 per hour $58,050.00

II. Spent by Paralegal on drafts and research:

240 hours at $75.00 per hour 18,000.00

III. Spent by Bookkeeper on collections, bank transfers, issuance of checks, maintenance of ledgers, and preparation of accountings:

170 hours at $65.00 per hour 11,050.00

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Lucerne Investment Company v. Estate Belvedere, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1969
  2. Hector Avila Estien, an Infant by His Next Friend, Mariano Estien v. Clifford ChristianCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1975
  3. Albuquerque Nat. Bank v. Citizens Nat. Bank in AbileneCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1954
  4. Stevens v. PadmoreSupreme Court of The Virgin Islands · 1978

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. In re the Adoption of Infant ShermanSuperior Court of The Virgin Islands · 2007
  2. LPP MORTGAGE, LTD v. Club Comanche, Inc.District Court, Virgin Islands · 2020
  3. Mark Vitalis v. Sun Constructors, Inc.District Court, Virgin Islands · 2024
  4. Mark Vitalis v. Sun Constructors, Inc.District Court, Virgin Islands · 2024
  5. PHH Mortgage Corporation v. PlaskettDistrict Court, Virgin Islands · 2023

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