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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Every attorney who:
1. Is guilty of any deceit or collusion or consents to any deceit or collusion with intent to deceive the court or any party;
2. Willfully delays the attorney's client's suit with a view to the attorney's own gain; or
3. Willfully receives any money or other property for or on account of any money or debt which the attorney has not laid out or become answerable for,
is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and in addition forfeits to the party injured treble damages to be recovered in a civil action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-13-08. Misconduct of attorney--Penalty--Treble civil damages forfeited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-27-judicial-branch-of-government/nd-cent-code-sect-27-13-08/
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