§ 21-575. Attorneys, misconduct by - Deceit - Delaying suit - Receiving allowance for money not laid out.
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Every attorney who, whether as attorney or as counselor, who:
1st, is guilty of any deceit or collusion, or consents to any deceit or collusion with intent to deceive the court or any party; or,
2nd, willfully delays his client's suit, with a view to his own gain; or,
3rd, willfully receives any money or allowance for or on account of any money which he has not laid out or become answerable for, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition to the punishment prescribed therefor by this code, he forfeits to the party injured treble damages, to be recovered in a civil action.
R.L.1910, § 2287.