1997 Minnesota Code
Chapters 480 - 494 Judiciary
Chapter 481 Attorneys-at-law
Section 481.071 Misconduct by attorneys.

481.071 Misconduct by attorneys.

Every attorney or counselor at law who shall be guilty of any deceit or collusion, or shall consent thereto, with intent to deceive the court or any party, or who shall delay the attorney's client's suit with a view to the attorney's own gain, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to the punishment prescribed by law therefor, shall forfeit to the party injured treble damages, to be recovered in a civil action.

HIST: (10044) RL s 4856; 1986 c 444

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