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7 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1965–1993 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Peoples State Bank v. Bloch green
mich · 1929
2 sentences

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

1993In so holding, the Court explained: "`The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "`"The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client's cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic]."' (Citing numerous cases.) "`The above rule has been adhered to in

61965–1993
Wells v. United Savings Bank neutral
mich · 1938
2 sentences

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

61965–1993
Eaton v. Knowles neutral
mich · 1886
2 sentences

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

1993In so holding, the Court explained: "`The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "`"The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client's cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic]."' (Citing numerous cases.) "`The above rule has been adhered to in

61965–1993
Fetz v. Leyendecker neutral
mich · 1909
2 sentences

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

61965–1993
Presnell v. Wayne Board of County Road Commissioners green
michctapp · 1981
2 sentences

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

41982–1993
Slater v. City of Grand Rapids neutral
mich · 1929
2 sentences

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

1993In so holding, the Court explained: "`The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "`"The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client's cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic]."' (Citing numerous cases.) "`The above rule has been adhered to in

31984–1993
Mich. Nat'l Bank of Detroit v. Patmon green
michctapp · 1982
2 sentences

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

1993In so holding, the Court explained: " 'The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: "' "The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a comrpomise [sic] valid and binding on the cleint [sic].” ’ (Citing numerous cases.) " 'The above rule has been adhered to

31984–1993
Henderson v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. green
mich · 1965
2 sentences

1981In Henderson v Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co, 374 Mich 142, 147 ; 132 NW2d 75 (1965), the Michigan Supreme Court stated the rule as follows: "The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: " 'The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a compromise valid

1981In Henderson v Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co, 374 Mich 142, 147 ; 132 NW2d 75 (1965), the Michigan Supreme Court stated the rule as follows: "The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: " 'The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a compromise valid

21969–1981
Pedder v. Kalish green
michctapp · 1970
1 sentence

1981In Henderson v Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co, 374 Mich 142, 147 ; 132 NW2d 75 (1965), the Michigan Supreme Court stated the rule as follows: "The principle which governs this case is set forth in 66 ALR 107 et seq., as supplemented in 30 ALR2d 944 et seq., as follows: " 'The almost unanimous rule, laid down by the courts of the United States, both Federal and State, is that an attorney at law has no power, by virtue of his general retainer, to compromise his client’s cause of action; but that precedent special authority or subsequent ratification is necessary to make such a compromise valid

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

MI 7 (1965–1993) OH 5 (2010–2025) IL 2 (1931–1988) IA 2 (1939–1969)

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