Bolton v. Bolton
Bolton v. Bolton
Opinion of the Court
This is a proceeding asking the district court to adjust and allow the amount of compensation to respondents Cain and Harrington for their services as attorneys in this case in the district and supreme courts.
In the district court the testimony of a number of witnesses belonging to the legal profession was taken as to their opinion of the fair and reasonable value of the services performed. As was to be expected, there was a radi
After considering the record in the case, the testimony as to the amount of labor performed, and expenses incurred, and the opinions of the several witnesses, we have come to the conclusion that the compensation awarded respondents by the district court should be reduced. The amount allowed respondent Cain is reduced in the sum of $594.83, and the amount allowed respondent Harrington is reduced in the sum of $250. Each is required to pay the clerk of the district court, within 40 days, the difference between the amounts thus fixed and the amounts withdrawn by each under his attorney’s lien, and the district court is directed to enter judgment accordingly.
Modified, and remanded, with directions to enter judgment in accordance with this opinion.
Judgment accordingly.
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