LOTTINGER, Judge.
Presented by this appeal is a single issue of law, to-wit: In a workmen's compensation settlement, may the Trial Court fix a fee, for the attorney appointed to represent the employee, and tax same as costs, in an amount in excess of that set forth in LSA-R.S. 23:1272?
As shown from the record, on June 9, 1967, David Skiruin petitioned the Trial Court for the appointment of an attorney to advise him as to a proposed compromise settlement of...
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