Don C. Robertson, as Successor Trustee of the Viola I. Robertson Trust Dated October 1, 2009 Charlotte G. Hardy As…

Summary

The court held that a disputed settlement agreement satisfies Rule 80(d) when the agreement and its terms are evidenced by writings exchanged between counsel; the client need not separately assent in writing. It further held that the attorney had apparent authority to bind the clients because their conduct reasonably indicated that he could finalize or renew the settlement on the approved terms. The court vacated the court of appeals’ decision, affirmed enforcement of the settlement, and awarded appellate attorney fees.