District Judge, Galveston, Texas
Author of STREET ON “PERSONAL INJURIES" IN TEXAS

IN THREE VOLUMES

Vol. III

NEW YORK

BAKER, VOORHIS & COMPANY

1913

CHAPTER XXIV. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS.

XXV. BANKERS AND BILL COLLECTORS.
XXVI. CLERKS AND RECORDING OFFICERS.
XXVII. NOTARIES PUBLIC.
XXVIII. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

XXIX. SHERIFFS AND CONSTABLES.

CHAPTER XXIV.

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW.

SEC. 557. The relation of attorney and client....

558. Degree of skill, etc., required of attorneys.

- 559. General rule of liability. ...

560. When liable for gross negligence only..

561. Liability to summary jurisdiction of court.

562. Obligation not dependent upon compensation..

563. Retainer implies professional employment only.

564. Advice of counsel, how far a protection to an attorney...

565. Negligence a question for the jury..

566. Burden of proof

567. Negligence in instituting proceedings.

568. Obligation to proceed in the cause

569. Conduct of cause.....

570. Obligation to take collateral proceedings.

571. [Consolidated with § 569)..

572. Proceedings after trial

573. Compromising suit or judgment...

574. Negligence in conveyancing and searching titles.

575. Negligence in keeping and investing money.

576. [Omitted) ..

577. Liability for partners or agents..

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