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.
(10044) RL s 4856; 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.