Does a lawyer have a duty to safeguard the interests of their client in the trial of a matter?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from O'Laughlin v. Superior Court In and For San Diego County, 155 Cal.App.2d 415, 318 P.2d 39 (Cal. App. 1957):
'A lawyer, when engaged in the trial of a case, is not only vested with the right, but, under his oath as such officer of the court, is charged with the duty of safeguarding the interests of his client in the trial of an issue involving
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In Chula v. Superior Court, 109 Cal.App.2d 24, 39-40, 240 P.2d 398, 408, this court held:
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