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No person can be convicted of common barratry except upon proof that he has excited suits or proceedings at law in at least three instances, and with a corrupt or malicious intent to vex and annoy.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 159 - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-159/
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