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An agreement to assist another in litigation in exchange for a share of the proceeds of the suit is known as:
AMaintenance
BChamperty
CStifling prosecution
DWagering
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Champerty
Champerty is supporting litigation in return for a share of the proceeds; maintenance is supporting a suit in which one has no legitimate interest.
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