An attorney who, with intent to deceive a court or a party to an action or judicial proceeding, is guilty of or consents to any deceit or collusion, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition to the punishment prescribed therefor, the attorney shall be liable to the party injured in treble damages. If the attorney permit any person other than a general law partner to begin, prosecute, or defend an action or proceeding in the attorney's name, the attorney giving such permission, and every person so using the name, shall forfeit $50 to the party against whom the action or proceeding is prosecuted or defended, recoverable in a civil action.
(5689) RL s 2282; 1986 c 444
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 480 - 494 — Judiciary
Chapter 481 — Attorneys-at-law
Section 481.01 — Board Of Law Examiners; Examinations; Alternative Dispute Fees.
Section 481.02 — Unauthorized Practice Of Law.
Section 481.03 — Attorneys Shall Not Employ Solicitors.
Section 481.04 — Soliciting Of Business By Persons Other Than Attorneys; Prohibition.
Section 481.05 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 481.06 — General Duties.
Section 481.07 — Penalties For Deceit Or Collusion.
Section 481.071 — Misconduct By Attorneys.
Section 481.09 — Proof Of Authority.
Section 481.10 — Consultation With Persons Restrained.
Section 481.11 — Change Of Attorney.
Section 481.12 — Disability; Substitution.
Section 481.13 — Lien For Attorneys' Fees.
Section 481.14 — Refusal To Surrender Property To Clients.
Section 481.15 — Removal Or Suspension.
Section 481.16 — Certain Attorneys Not To Defend Certain Prosecutions; Penalty.
Section 481.17 — County, City, And School District Attorneys.
Section 481.20 — Client Security Account.