General

In the Matter of Thomas Reese Putsche, an Attorney, Respondent

264 A.D. 113·New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division·1942·NY

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Opinion

In the Matter of Thomas Reese Putsche, an Attorney, Respondent. First Department, May 8, 1942. Einar Chrystie, for the petitioner. Thomas Reese Putsche, respondent in person. [MAJORITY — Per Curiam.] Per Curiam. An official referee has reported the respondent guilty of converting a United States Treasury bond in the sum of $500 received by him from one for whom he had been general guardian when she was an infant. He has made full restitution .by payment of the value of the bond with interest. The respondent should be suspended for a period of three months, with leave to apply for reinstatement at the expiration of that term upon proof of his compliance with the conditions incorporated in the order. Present — Martin, P. J., Townely, Glennon, Cohn and Callahan, JJ. Respondent suspended for three months.