Penal Code section 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.

Source: Section 159, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=159. (accessed Sep. 22, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_159

Original Source: Section 159, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=159. (last accessed May 12, 2025).