TRICE v. CHEATHAM


344 S.W.2d 358 (1961)

Helen Scales TRICE v. David E. CHEATHAM.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

March 10, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Fyke Farmer, Nashville, for appellant.

Tom Moore, Wade & Forrester, Pulaski, for appellee.


PREWITT, Chief Justice.

This controversy is over a claim against the decedent's estate for attorney's fee.

The defendant below, who is a member of the Pulaski Bar filed two claims against the estate of Joe W. Scales. One claim was in the sum of $7,116.25 for professional services rendered to decedent prior to his death and including services also rendered the executrix in certain litigation after the death of the decedent. The other claim was in the sum of...

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