Order, insofar as appealed from, modified on the facts, so as to allow to appellant $2,300, inclusive of disbursements. As so modified, order insofar as appealed from affirmed, without costs.
It is our opinion that, under the circumstances of this case, the compensation awarded was inadequate and appellant's fee, in accordance with the statutory mandate of "suitable" compensation (Judiciary Law, § 474), should have been fixed more nearly at the usual and customary...
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