McConnell v. Hall

Citations

• 61 Pa. Super. 583
• 1915 Pa. Super. LEXIS 373

Syllabus

<p>Attorney-at-law — Partnership of attorneys — Dissolution of firm —Suit for fees.</p> <p>Where a firm of attorneys-at-law employed in certain litigation is dissolved by one of the members of the firm going upon the bench, the client is not bound to go on with the new firm, but if she gives no notice of her intention to make any change and permits the new firm to carry on the pending litigation to a successful conclusion, she cannot deny her liability to pay for the services rendered. In such a case a suit may be brought for fees in the name of the old firm for the use of the new firm.</p>