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2025 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 84 - Attorneys-at-Law
Article 2 - Relation to Client.
§ 84-13 - Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages.
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§ 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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