§ 575. Attorneys, misconduct by--Deceit--Delaying suit--Receiving allowance for money not laid ...
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 21. Crimes and Punishments
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 575
§ 575. Attorneys, misconduct by--Deceit--Delaying suit--Receiving allowance for money not laid out
Every attorney who, whether as attorney or as counselor, who:
1st, is guilty of any deceit or collusion, or consents to any deceit or collusion with intent to deceive the court or any party; or,
2nd, willfully delays his client's suit, with a view to his own gain; or,
3rd, willfully receives any money or allowance for or on account of any money which he has not laid out or become answerable for, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition to the punishment prescribed therefor by this code, he forfeits to the party injured treble damages, to be recovered in a civil action.
Credits
R.L.1910, § 2287.
21 Okl. St. Ann. § 575, OK ST T. 21 § 575
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 277 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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