Does a party's attorney have general authority to control the procedural aspects of the litigation?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Jovine v. FHP, Inc., 64 Cal.App.4th 1506, 76 Cal.Rptr.2d 322 (Cal. App. 1998):
28 The general rule is that, in both civil and criminal matters, a party's attorney has general authority to control the procedural aspects of the litigation and, indeed, to bind the client in these matters. (Blanton v. Womancare, Inc. (1985) 38 Cal.3d 396, 403, 212 Cal.Rptr. 151, 696 P.2d 645.)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can an attorney or party who files a frivolous motion to disqualify or harass an opponent to delay litigation be sanctioned by paying the attorney fees and costs incurred by the opposing party? (California, United States of America)
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to compel a district attorney to produce evidence of a 'deal'? (California, United States of America)
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to argue that a defendant's attorney is incompetent? (California, United States of America)
When is a party seeking attorney fees from a party who is not a party to the litigation? (California, United States of America)
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to control the interpretation of the abstract of judgment in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to grant Formal Probation? (California, United States of America)
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to instruct a jury to disregard an instruction in an assault case where the instruction had no antecedent in the facts? (California, United States of America)
Is a client's attorney required to repay all moneys laid out by the attorney to the attorney before the client can make a claim against the attorney? (California, United States of America)
Can a letter between the Attorney General and Attorney General be admitted as a public record? (California, United States of America)
Is a party who is represented by their own attorney entitled to the same procedural consideration as a plaintiff who is not represented by an attorney? (California, United States of America)
