Oklahoma § 21-575 Attorneys, misconduct by - Deceit - Delaying suit -

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 21-575 — Attorneys, misconduct by - Deceit - Delaying suit -

Oklahoma § 21-575

Title 21Crimes And Punishments

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Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-575 (2026).

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Receiving allowance for money not laid out. 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.

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Receiving allowance for money not laid out. 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.