North Dakota Code 27-13-08 – Misconduct of attorney – Penalty – Treble civil damages forfeited
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Every attorney who:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 27-13-08
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Is guilty of any deceit or collusion or consents to any deceit or collusion with intent to deceive the court or any party; 2. Willfully delays the attorney’s client’s suit with a view to the attorney’s own gain; or
3. Willfully receives any money or other property for or on account of any money or debt which the attorney has not laid out or become answerable for, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and in addition forfeits to the party injured treble damages to be recovered in a civil action.