California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 159

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.

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Cal. Pen. Code § 159 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pen/part-1-of-crimes-and-punishments/title-7-of-crimes-against-public-justice/chapter-7-other-offenses-against-public-justice/section-159

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