In re Hawaii Telephone Co.

The chief justice called to the attention of counsel the possibility of his disqualification to take any part in the determination of this case. The facts, as stated by the chief justice and his former partner, Mr. A. G-. Smith, are these: Early in January, 1922, during the absence of Mr. Peters on the mainland, the public utilities commission of the Territory of Hawaii addressed a letter to Mr. Smith whereby it employed him as the attorney of the commission, the employment to take effect on February 1, 1922. A regular monthly retainer ivas agreed upon. Under this agreement the amount of the…