Tennessee Supreme Court April 15, 1886 (Pierce v. Lawrence)

Cooper, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

Bill to- enforce an alleged lawyer’s lien on land for professional services. The chancellor sustained the bill as to the only fee now' in controversy. Upon the appeal of the defendants, Lawrence and wife, the *573Referees recommend a' reversal of the decree, and a dismissal of the bill.

On April 15, 1866, J. M. Tomeney conveyed to his wife, Fannie A.