In fixing fees it should never be forgotten that the profession is a branch of the administration of justice and not a mere moneygetting trade. Transactions - Page 51by Maryland State Bar Association - 1902Full view - About this book
| 1908 - 1066 pages
...client in excess of the value of the service because of his ability to pay such excess charge — " it should never be forgotten that the profession is...branch of the administration of justice, and not a mere money-making trade ;" entire devotion by the lawyer to the client's interests, but that " does not... | |
| Law - 1908 - 1082 pages
...considerations is in itself controlling. They are mere guides in ascertaining what the service was really worth; and in fixing the amount it should never be forgotten...branch of the administration of justice and not a mere money-getting trade. 57. Contingent Fees. — Contingent fees may be contracted for; but they lead... | |
| Ohio State Bar Association - Bar associations - 1909 - 254 pages
...is controlling. They are mere guides in ascertaining the real value of the service. In fixing fees it should never be forgotten that the profession is...branch of the administration of justice and not a mere moneygetting trade. 13. Contingent Fees. Contingent fees, where sanctioned by law, should be under... | |
| Canada - 1921 - 804 pages
...self-respect and with the right to receive reasonable recompense for services. He should always bear in mind that the profession is a branch of the administration of justice and not a mere money getting trade. (11) He should not appear as witness for his own client except as to merely formal matters, such as... | |
| Law - 1920 - 1086 pages
...self-respect and with the right to receive reasonable recompense for services. He should always bear in mind that the profession is a branch of the administration of justice and not a mere money getting occupation." Many of the applications to strike solicitors off the rolls would be unnecessary if all... | |
| Alabama State Bar Association - Bar associations - 1912 - 356 pages
...considerations is in itself controlling. They are mere guides in ascertaining what the service was really worth; and in fixing the amount it should never be forgotten...administration of justice and not a mere money getting trade. 51. Contingent fees may be contracted for; but thev lead to many abuses, and certain compensation is... | |
| Alabama State Bar Association - Bar associations - 1903 - 1078 pages
...'is in itself controlling. They are mere guides in ascertaining what the service was really worth ; and in fixing the amount it should never be forgotten that the profession is a branch of the administra'ion of justice and not a mere money getting trade. 51. — Contingent fees may be contracted... | |
| West Virginia Bar Association - Bar associations - 1908 - 222 pages
...considerations is in itself controlling. They are mere guides in ascertaining what the service was really worth; and in fixing the amount it should never be forgotten...branch of the administration of justice, and not a B1ere money-getting trade. 46. Contingent fees may be contracted for, but they lead to many abuses,... | |
| North Carolina Bar Association - Bar associations - 1920 - 334 pages
...is controlling. They are mere guides in ascertaining the real value of the service. In fixing fees it should never be forgotten that the profession is...branch of the administration of justice, and not a mere moneygetting trade. CONTINGENT FEES 13. Contingent fees, where sanctioned by law, should be under the... | |
| North Carolina Bar Association - Bar associations - 1905 - 272 pages
...course to be taken if propositions be made which are calculated to affect the honor of the profession. "The profession is a branch of the administration of justice and not a mere money-getting trade," are the words of rule 45 (last sentence). It may be said that the times are out... | |
| |