Urgent Request for Government Intervention in Cohen V. Curry Case, 1970-02-01

Item — Box: 82, Folder: 58

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_04_82_58_0004

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James E. Curry, an attorney, is writing to Commissioner Louis R. Bruce urging government intervention in a case involving fees for legal services in Indian claims. The case involves alleged excessive fees for work done by individuals who did not actually perform the work. Curry is fighting against a $150,000 judgment that he believes is unjust and the result of his fellow lawyers conspiring against him. He is seeking to prevent the funds from being misappropriated by those who did not earn them.

Dates

1970-02-01

Creator

Cohen, Felix S., 1907-1953 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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