Oklahoma § 21-575 - Attorneys, misconduct by - Deceit - Delaying suit Receiving allowance for money not laid out
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-575 — Attorneys, misconduct by - Deceit - Delaying suit Receiving allowance for money not laid out, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-575. Attorneys, misconduct by - Deceit - Delaying suit 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.
R.L.1910, § 2287.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-575
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-575 cover?
Section 21-575 ("Attorneys, misconduct by - Deceit - Delaying suit Receiving allowance for money not laid out") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 21-575?
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