LANDRY, Judge.
This appeal presents the simple legal issue of whether the fee of a court appointed attorney, representing an injured employee in a compromise settlement of workmen's compensation claims with the employer's insurer, may be taxed as costs when the fee awarded exceeds the statutory maximum of $25.00 authorized to be taxed as costs pursuant to LSA-R.S. 23:1272. We amend the judgment of the trial court which taxed as costs such fees of more than $25.00...
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