BRYANT v. SEAGRAVES


526 P.2d 1027 (1974)

Ortis C. BRYANT, Personal Representative of the Estate of Nettie Bryant, Deceased, Appellant, v. Charles H. SEAGRAVES, Jr., et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided September 26, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James D. Vick, of Stager & Vick, Salem, argued the cause and filed briefs for appellant.

James L. Sutherland, of Frohnmayer & Deatherage, Medford, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents.

Before O'CONNELL, C.J., and DENECKE, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL and BRYSON, JJ.


O'CONNELL, Chief Justice.

This action was brought by plaintiff against a law partnership to recover damages for the loss of certain mineral rights allegedly suffered by his wife, Mrs. Nettie Bryant, now deceased, as a result of defendants' malpractice. The trial court held in favor of defendants and plaintiff appeals.

Defendants previously had defended Mrs. Bryant in a lawsuit brought by Longview Fibre Co. against Mrs. Bryant and which Longview Fibre Co. won...

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