Hodges v. Carter

Decided 1954-02-24

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Barnhill, C. J. This seems to be a case of first impression in this jurisdiction. At least counsel have not directed our attention to any other decision of this Court on the question here presented, and we have found none. Ordinarily when an attorney engages in the practice of the law and contracts to prosecute an action in behalf of his client, he impliedly…

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