Minnesota § 481.07 - PENALTIES FOR DECEIT OR COLLUSION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 481.07 — PENALTIES FOR DECEIT OR COLLUSION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 481.07. PENALTIES FOR DECEIT OR COLLUSION
An attorney who, with intent to deceive a court or a party to an action or judicial proceeding, is guilty of or consents to any deceit or collusion, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition to the punishment prescribed therefor, the attorney shall be liable to the party injured in treble damages. If the attorney permit any person other than a general law partner to begin, prosecute, or defend an action or proceeding in the attorney's name, the attorney giving such permission, and every person so using the name, shall forfeit $50 to the party against whom the action or proceeding is prosecuted or defended, recoverable in a civil action.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 481.07
What does Minnesota Statutes § 481.07 cover?
Section 481.07 ("PENALTIES FOR DECEIT OR COLLUSION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 481.07?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 481.07" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 481.07 apply to my situation?
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