¶1Due to mistaken identity, the order entered May 20, 1991 [500 U. S. 931], suspending James Richard Alexander, of Dallas, Tex., from the practice of law in this Court is vacated, and the rule to show cause issued on that date is discharged.
501 U.S. 1203
In re Disbarment of Alexander
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided June 10, 1991
Supreme Court of the United States · decided 1991-06-10
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