Order modified, on the law and the facts, by increasing the amount of the lien to $2,000, less $400 previously paid. As so modified, order affirmed, with costs to the appellant.
We find that the amount of the lien should have been determined on a quantum meruit basis and that the amount fixed was, therefore, inadequate to the extent indicated. Under the facts of this case, it is not necessary to remit the matter for a hearing (cf. Matter of Goldin, ...
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