A contingent fee is when an attorney charges dependent upon a successful outcome in the case. It is often agreed to be a percentage of the total recovery to the client. Such fee arrangements are often used in negligence cases and other civil actions but not for criminal defense or divorce actions.
Glennville (formerly, Glenville and Linn's Valley) is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is located 30 miles (48 km) north-northeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 3176 feet (968 m). The Linn's Valley post office opened in 1860, changed its name to Glenville in 1872, and closed in 1874. The Glennville post office opened in 1874. The name honors James M. Glenn, blacksmith and early settler. Glennville became the trading center for the surrounding valley after the decline of Lavers' Crossing.