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N.C.G.S. § 84-13

Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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If any attorney commits any fraudulent practice, he shall be liable in an action to the party injured, and on the verdict passing against him, judgment shall be given for the plaintiff to recover double damages. (1743, c. 37; R.C., c. 9, s. 6; Code, s. 23; Rev., s. 215; C. S., s. 202.)