In re Canons of Ethics Governing Attorneys

Canon 23, Code of Ethics Governing Attorneys, 31 F.S.A., entitled ATTITUDE TOWARD JURY, be and the same is hereby amended by striking all of Canon 23, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Canon 23 reading as follows, viz.:

“23. Relations With Jury.

“All attempts to curry favor with juries by fawning, flattery or pretended solicitude for their personal comfort are unprofessional. Suggestions of counsel, looking to the comfort or convenience of jurors, and propositions to dispense with argument, should be made to the Court out of the jury’s hearing.

■“Both before and during the trial, .a lawyer…