Simko v. Blake

Supreme Court of Michigan · Decided 1995-05-23

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Mallett, J. This case presents the question whether an attorney’s duty to his client extends beyond what is legally adequate to win a client’s case. We hold that attorneys must only act as would an attorney of ordinary learning, judgment, or skill under the same or similar circumstances. Defendant Blake raised a complete defense, did what was legally sufficient to…

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