Thompson v. Burtis

Citations

• 65 Kan. 674
• 70 P. 603
• 1902 Kan. LEXIS 110

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>Attorneys — Fees for Services — ■Inconsistent Verdict. In an action to recover for legal services, defendants rested on the issue and defense that there was no employment. Plaintiff, in addition to .proof of employment, offered testimony as to the extent and value of the services rendered, which was not contradicted or impeached, and which showed that he was entitled to recover a substantial amount, if entitled to recover anything. The jury found in favor of plaintiff, but only awarded him the nominal sum of one dollar. Held, that the verdict involves an inconsistency and is not sustained by the testimony.</p>