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§ 5109 — Barratry

Pennsylvania § 5109
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Title 18CRIMES AND OFFENSES
PartPART II
Ch. 51OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Subch.DEFINITION OF OFFENSES GENERALLY

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18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5109 (2026).

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A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he vexes others with unjust and vexatious suits.

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