Minnesota § 481.08 - AUTHORITY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 481.08 — AUTHORITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 481.08. AUTHORITY
An attorney may bind a client, at any stage of an action or proceeding, by agreement made in open court or in the presence of the court administrator, and entered in the minutes by such court administrator, or made in writing and signed by such attorney. During any proceeding or action the attorney may receive money claimed therein by a client, and within six years after judgment, upon payment thereof, may discharge the claim or acknowledge satisfaction of the judgment; but all such authority shall cease upon the substitution of another attorney.
History:
(5690) RL s 2283; 1979 c 12 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 481.08
What does Minnesota Statutes § 481.08 cover?
Section 481.08 ("AUTHORITY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 481.08?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 481.08" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 481.08 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Minnesota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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