Rekhi v. Olason

The primary issue on this appeal is whether a client's oral authority to his attorney to enter into a real estate transaction is binding on the client where the attorney neglected to complete a form power of attorney that the client had signed in blank. The appeal also challenges a contempt order entered against both the attorney and the client who refused to convey clear title to the purchasers after specific performance of the contract was ordered, and while that order was pending on appeal. We affirm on both issues and also hold on the purchasers' cross-appeal that the trial court should…