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NELSON v. CONSUMERS POWER CO.

Docket No. 123592.

198 Mich. App. 82 (1993)

497 N.W.2d 205

NELSON v. CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY

Michigan Court of Appeals.

Decided February 1, 1993, at 9:00 A.M.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frederick G. Mather, for the plaintiff.

James W. Dempsey, for the defendant.

Before: GRIFFIN, P.J., and NEFF and CORRIGAN, JJ.

GRIFFIN, P.J.

This case presents the surprisingly novel issue whether an attorney, acting solely in the interest of a client and without any improper motives, has the apparent authority to settle a lawsuit on behalf of the client. We hold that attorneys do possess such authority and, accordingly, affirm the judgment of the circuit court.

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On June 6, 1988, plaintiff, America E. Nelson, M.D., filed suit...

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