Bennett v. Dowden
Bennett & Lepak, LLP and Michael R. Bennett (collectively Bennett) sued the estate of Leo L. Erickson and two individuals to recover attorneys fees to which Bennett was allegedly entitled under a contingency fee agreement. The estate filed a cross-complaint against Bennett, alleging professional malpractice. Bennett voluntarily dismissed one individual defendant, and the other prevailed on summary judgment. The remaining claims, between Bennett and the estate alone, were tried to a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of Bennett on both the complaint and the cross-complaint. The estate appeals. Court reverse in part and direct the trial court to enter judgment against Bennett on the complaint, but Court affirm the judgment in favor of Bennett on the cross-complaint.
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