HUDSON v. ASHLEY

No. 12139.

411 A.2d 963 (1980)

James L. HUDSON et al., Appellants, v. Hampton ASHLEY, Appellee.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Decided January 17, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bruce A. Frederickson, Washington, D. C., with whom Willie L. Leftwich and Richard A. Penna, Washington, D. C., were on the brief, for appellants.

Peter Larsen, Washington, D. C., for appellee.

Before GALLAGHER and MACK, Associate Judges, and FAUNTLEROY, Associate Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia.


GALLAGHER, Associate Judge:

This is an appeal from a directed verdict entered upon plaintiff's opening statement. Suit was brought on behalf of a law firm against appellee and his son1 to collect a fee for legal services rendered the son upon appellee's request and promise to pay. Appellant2 alleged in his complaint that both parties were liable to him, although he failed to state any legal or factual grounds...

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