MATHYS v. TURNER

Docket No. L.A. 23807.

46 Cal.2d 364 (1956)

294 P.2d 947

G. MATHYS, Appellant, v. RICHARD H. TURNER, Respondent.

Supreme Court of California. In Bank.

March 22, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

S.V.O. Prichard for Appellant.

Algerdas N. Cheleden for Respondent.


GIBSON, C.J.

Plaintiff, as assignee, sued to recover $10,000, alleged to be the reasonable value of attorney's services, and $905.10 assertedly expended as costs in connection with certain litigation. The matter was tried without a jury, and plaintiff was awarded judgment for $1,500. He then appealed, claiming that the trial court abused its discretion in not awarding a larger amount.

After the judgment was affirmed by the District Court of Appeal, and before...

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