Poole v. Gwin, Lewis & Punches, LLP, a Partnership


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Docket Number: 1999-IA-01633-SCT

Supreme Court: Opinion Date: 08-30-2001
Opinion Author: WALLER, JUSTICE
Holding: Reversed and Remanded

Additional Case Information: Judge(s) Concurring: PITTMAN, C.J., BANKS AND McRAE, P.JJ., SMITH, COBB, DIAZ AND EASLEY, JJ.
Dissenting Author : MILLS, J.
Procedural History: Bench Trial
Nature of the Case: Contract

Trial Court: Date of Trial Judgment: 09-10-1999
Appealed from: WILKINSON COUNTY CHANCERY COURT
Judge: George Ward
Disposition: The chancellor denied Poole's motion to transfer, finding that the law firm was "seeking to recover a contingency fee under an employment contract" and that the matter was "not a suit for damages."

  Party Name: Attorney Name:  
Appellant: RHONDA LOPEZ DROUET POOLE




ALEX A. ALSTON, JR. RICHARD L. JONES



 

Appellee: GWIN, LEWIS & PUNCHES, LLP, A PARTNERSHIP WILLIAM C. GRIFFIN  


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