2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 84 Attorneys-at-Law.
Article 2 - Relation to Client.
84-13. Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages.


NC Gen Stat § 84-13 What's This?

84‑13. Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages.

If any attorney commits any fraudulent practice, he shall be liable in an action to the party injured, and on the verdict passing against him, judgment shall be given for the plaintiff to recover double damages. (1743, c. 37; R.C., c. 9, s. 6; Code, s. 23; Rev., s. 215; C. S., s. 202.)

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