Is an attorney permitted by virtue of his employment to bind the client in procedural matters arising during the course of the action but not impair the cause of action?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Majestic Asset Mgmt., LLC v. Colony At Cal. Oaks Homeowners Ass'n, D072627, D072628 (Cal. App. 2018):
" 'The attorney is authorized by virtue of his employment to bind the client in procedural matters arising during the course of the action but he may not impair the client's substantial rights or the cause of action itself.' " (Romadka v. Hoge (1991) 232
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