Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 157

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A person who for purpose of gain instigates or contracts for a lawsuit between others shall be sentenced to imprisonment for less than one year, short-term imprisonment, or a fine of no more than fifty thousand yuan.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第157條
意圖漁利,挑唆或包攬他人訴訟者,處一年以下有期徒刑、拘役或五萬元以下罰金。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.