Case Name: In the Matter of the Application of George Peterson
Court: New York Supreme Court, General Term
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1893-12-01
Citations: 56 N.Y. St. Rep. 886
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Application of George Peterson.
Judges: 
Reporter: New York State Reporter
Volume: 56
Pages: 886–886

Head Matter:
General Term, Second Department.
Filed December 1, 1893.
In the Matter of the Application of George Peterson.

Opinion:
Barnard, P. J.
The order appealed from should be affirmed. Peterson held a claim of $160 against one Ganung. The action was put in the hands of the attorney Adams. $40 was paid without action, and Adams received $10 for his services. Adams obtained a judgment by default in favor of Peterson, before a justice of the peace for the balance of the claim, and Ganung paid the judgment, which was for $122.65. The parties to the transaction differ as to the contract. Adams says he was to have half and the claimant says the whole services were paid for by the $10. The special term allowed $25 additional and this was a very ample compensation for the services done. Ganung made no defence and the money was collected by proceedings supplementary to execution upon the judgment. Order affirmed, with costs and disbursements.