Order modified, on the law, by reducing the award to $50,872. As so modified, order affirmed, with one bill of $50 costs and disbursements to the respondents appearing separately and filing separate briefs.
"Generally, an attorney's charging lien extends only to disbursements and services rendered in the particular action in which they were incurred, and does not cover a general balance due the attorney or charges rendered in other causes" (7 NY Jur 2d, Attorneys...
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