IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF SAVELL

No. 2001-CT-01208-SCT.

876 So.2d 308 (2004)

In the Matter of the GUARDIANSHIP OF Daisy Pearl SAVELL. David C. Dunbar, Esq. and The Law Firm of Dunbarmonroe, PLLC v. Shirley Renfroe and Marguerite Jordan.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

July 1, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David C. Dunbar, Wiley Johnson Barbour, Jackson, attorneys for appellants.

Hez L. Hollingsworth, attorney for appellees.

EN BANC.


CARLSON, Justice, for the Court.

¶ 1. Daisy Pearl Savell executed a durable power of attorney in favor of her two daughters, Shirley Renfroe and Marguerite Jordan. Renfroe and Jordan entered into a contract of employment with Attorney David C. Dunbar to pursue a personal injury claim on Savell's behalf. A settlement offer was eventually made on this claim. Savell's mental capacity diminished after the power of attorney was executed, and, at the time of the settlement...

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