Petition of Morris

ORDER

This case involves an original proceeding in this Court by petitioner William Dee Morris to test the efficacy, constitutional legality, and beneficial application of this Court’s order and opinion of January 29, 1974, unifying the Montana Bar.

The State Bar of Montana filed a motion to dismiss the petition on the ground that it fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The State Bar of Montana also filed an answer to the petition in the event its motion to dismiss was not granted.

Both parties submitted written briefs in support of their respective positions and orally…