General

In the Matter of the Proceeding to Disbar John F. Dorthy

150 N.Y. 565·New York Court of Appeals·1896·NY

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Opinion

In the Matter of the Proceeding to Disbar John F. Dorthy. (Decided October 13, 1896.) This was a motion for a stay of proceedings under an order removing the appellant from the office of attorney and counselor at law of the State of New York, upon charges prosecuted by the Rochester Bar Association, made June 17, 1896, by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the fourth judicial department, until his appeal to the Court of Appeals can be heard and decided. John Van Voorhis do Sons for motion. [MAJORITY] Denied on the ground that the motion should be made upon notice.