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Cal. Penal Code § 159 — Other Offenses Against Public Justice

Cal. Penal Code § 159

Type
Statute
Source
California Penal Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

No person can be convicted of common barratry except upon proof that he has excited suits or proceedings at law in at least three instances, and with a corrupt or malicious intent to vex and annoy.

Citator

Cal. Penal Code § 159 — Other Offenses Against Public Justice is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

No person can be convicted of common barratry except upon proof that he has excited suits or proceedings at law in at least three instances, and with a corrupt or malicious intent to vex and annoy.