Smith v. Callison, (1943)
Court: Supreme Court of Florida
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Visitors: 15
Judges: SEBRING, J.:
Attorneys: John R. Parkinson, for appellants.
William W. Judge, for appellees.
Filed: Mar. 05, 1943
Latest Update: Mar. 02, 2020
Summary: Nicholas P. Alkire, a resident of the State of Florida, died leaving a last will and testament. The will was duly admitted to probate. Thereafter, appellees unsuccessfully sought, by appropriate proceedings, to revoke the probate of said will. They were represented in their efforts by an attorney, who took the employment on a contingent basis, and who has not been compensated for his services. Under such circumstances, does the county judge have authority to order payment of an attorney's fee to
Summary: Nicholas P. Alkire, a resident of the State of Florida, died leaving a last will and testament. The will was duly admitted to probate. Thereafter, appellees unsuccessfully sought, by appropriate proceedings, to revoke the probate of said will. They were represented in their efforts by an attorney, who took the employment on a contingent basis, and who has not been compensated for his services. Under such circumstances, does the county judge have authority to order payment of an attorney's fee to ..
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Under the peculiar circumstances of this case, I think the county judge was justified in finding that the services of the attorney were of value to the estate, and that the judgment affirming his order should be affirmed.
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