Nimmons v. Stewart

Citations

• 13 S.C. 445
• 1880 S.C. LEXIS 72

Syllabus

<p>1. Where an action is instituted in the court of equity for the benefit of persons unable to contract for themselves, or by one of a class for the benefit of all, the fees and costs should be apportioned and paid out of funds which the litigation has brought under the control of the court.</p> <p>2. A reference to ascertain what would be a reasonable fee in such cases is only to inform the conscience of the judge, and parties in the cause have no right to notice of the reference.</p>