¶1This was a proceeding which sought to have the name .of respondent stricken from the roll of attorneys for professional misbehavior. While not strictly a criminal prosecution, it is of that nature, and the punishment, in prohibiting the party following his ordinary occupation, would he severe and highly penal. The majority of the court are not satisfied that the evidence gives such clear support to the charges as should be required in such cases, and the application will therefore be denied.
28 Mich. 507
In re Baluss
Decided January 13, 1874
Michigan Supreme Court · decided 1874-01-13
<p>Attorneys: Proceedings to disbar: Evidence. Proceedings to disbar an attorney,, while not strictly a criminal prosecution, are of that nature, and the charges preferred should he clearly supported by the evidence to warrant a conviction.</p>
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Decided 1874-01-13
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