§ 84-13. Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages.
§84‑13. Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages.
If any attorney commits anyfraudulent practice, he shall be liable in an action to the party injured, andon the verdict passing against him, judgment shall be given for the plaintiffto recover double damages. (1743, c. 37; R.C., c. 9, s. 6; Code, s. 23; Rev., s.215; C. S., s. 202.)