New York Court of Appeals November 18, 1902 (Matter of Bassford v. . Johnson)

Haight, J.

George

F.

Johnson, the respondent, retained Thomas S. Bassford, the appellant, an attorney at law, to represent him in proceedings instituted by the city of Eew York for the opening of Leggett avenue over premises owned by the respondent. The retainer was in writing and Johnson agreed to pay Bassford for his services “ ten per cent of whatever award may be obtained for my land.