In Steuart v. D'Esterre, Sup., 170 N.Y. S. 936, it was held that the attorney had a lien on his client's interest in both real and personal property, superior to the claim of a subsequent assignee.
Summary of this case from Birkhead v. RingoFebruary, 1919.
Present — Clarke, P.J., Laughlin, Dowling, Smith and Merrell, JJ.
Order affirmed, with ten dollars costs and disbursements. No opinion. Order filed.
In Steuart v. D'Esterre, Sup., 170 N.Y. S. 936, it was held that the attorney had a lien on his client's interest in both real and personal property, superior to the claim of a subsequent assignee.
Summary of this case from Birkhead v. RingoFull title:JAMES L. STEUART and Another, Practicing Law under the Firm Name of…
Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department
Date published: Feb 1, 1919
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