SMITH v. FLETCHER

No. 8968.

152 F.2d 20 (1945)

SMITH et al. v. FLETCHER.

United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia.

Decided December 3, 1945.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Raymond C. Cushwa, of Washington, D. C., for appellants.

Mr. Jacob N. Halper, of Washington, D. C., for appellee.

Before EDGERTON, WILBUR K. MILLER, and PRETTYMAN, JJ.


PER CURIAM.

This is an appeal from a judgment for the defendant, after trial by the court without a jury, in a suit between lawyers for a division of fees. The client's contract was made with appellee. The disputed question was whether appellee made an oral contract with appellants to divide the fee with them. The evidence was in conflict. The court found "upon a consideration of all the evidence in the case that the * * * plaintiffs have not sustained the burden...

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