Houtchens v. State

(after stating the case as above).

The appellant presents the points as legal error that (1) the presentment of the complaint by more than one practicing attorney as a petitioner or informant was not permissible, and was an act prejudicial to him in the trial before the jury, and (2) the verification of the complaint was insufficient compliance with the law to give the court jurisdiction. According to the express provisions of the statute, the proceeding for suspension or disbarment of an attorney at law may be instituted by the district court upon its motion or direction or by the complaint…