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