An attorney has authority to bind his or her client, in any action or proceeding, by any agreement in relation to such case, made in writing, or by an entry to be made on the minutes of the court.
Ala. Code § 34-3-21
Authority of Attorneys in Case - Generally.
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Allen v. Alabama State Board of Education (1985)
Most recently applied in 821 F. Supp. 2d 1274 - Hogan v. Allstate Beverage Co. (August 2011)
(Code 1852, §743; Code 1867, §877; Code 1876, §796; Code 1886, §866; Code 1896, §592; Code 1907, §2988; Code 1923, §6253; Code 1940, T. 46, §46.)
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Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.