STANTON v. SAKS

No. 13177.

311 N.W.2d 584 (1981)

David J. STANTON, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Richard K. SAKS, Defendant and Appellee.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Decided October 28, 1981.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David J. Stanton, pro se.

Richard K. Saks, pro se.


PER CURIAM.

Appellant, an attorney, brought this action1 to recover $1,201.31, the unpaid portion of his $1,850 fee for representing appellee in a divorce suit. He was awarded $300.2 We affirm.

After receiving a $500 retainer, appellant continued to settle the action on behalf of appellee. On the day set for trial, a settlement was reached. Appellant's total bill, including the retainer, was approximately...

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