A Lawyt Fee In the civil division of the District 8, Mr. H. D. Rodger Ming, which was involved in collision with the str. Atsuta LI, in the Yangtze, resulting in the loss of more than 400 lives and the sinking of the Hsin Dah Ming.
The owners of the latter vessel were given judgment for $165,000, and $20,000 for the loss of cargo she ]was carrying at the time, while Mr. Rodger received $40,000 for his services as counsel in the esne.
Before Judge Ying, Mr. Rodger explained that it had been arranged with his clients that he should receive 25 per cent. for further sums Jof money that should be awarded, beyond that claimed for the ship, Jconsequently he should receive $5,000 in addition to the payment Judge Ying said that plaintiff had received sufficient money for his fee Jand that it was the biggest sum yot given to a lawyer as far as he could recollect. Judge Ying dismissed the claim and Mr. Rodger gave notice of appeal.
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