Speed v. Muhanna
Court of Appeals of Georgia
619 S.E.2d 324 (Ga. App. 2005)
Relevant factsFree
Attorney Zahler, representing Speed (plaintiff) against Sports Authority under a broad client agreement covering claims against any defendants later identified from the incident, sent Muhanna (defendant), Speed's later treating physician, a letter releasing him from any future malpractice claim in exchange for his agreeing to be deposed regarding the Sports Authority case; Speed later sued Muhanna for malpractice using a different attorney, and the trial court granted Muhanna summary judgment based on the release.
IssueFree
Whether an agent's acts on behalf of a principal are binding on the principal if the principal contractually gave such authority to the agent.