SANDERS v. SMITH

No. 704.

496 P.2d 1102 (1972)

83 N.M. 706

Hallie C. SANDERS et al., Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. Joseph L. SMITH et al., Defendants-Appellees.

Court of Appeals of New Mexico.

Rehearing Denied March 20, 1972.

Certiorari Denied May 2, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dale B. Dilts, Albuquerque, for appellants.

Charles B. Larrabee, Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, Albuquerque, for appellee Joseph L. Smith.

James R. Toulouse, Toulouse & Moore, Albuquerque, for appellees Don Rupert, General Adjustment Bureau, Great American Insurance Co.


OPINION

SUTIN, Judge.

This case involves, (1) a claim to recover damages against an attorney for legal malpractice which allegedly occurred during preparation for, investigation and trial of, a damage suit in Federal Court; and (2) for breach of contract, fraud and deceit against the other defendants. The trial court awarded summary judgment in favor of all defendants. Plaintiffs appeal.

We affirm as to the attorney. We reverse as to the other defendants...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases