In re Grae

The facts as to the origin and the reason for the secret inquiry which this court directed to be made by the Supreme Court, at a Special Term thereof, concerning the unlawful and unethical practices impairing the due administration of justice in Richmond county, are stated in the majority opinion in Matter of Ellis (258 App. Div. 558), decided herewith.

Respondent, a member of the bar for sixteen years, residing and having an office in Richmond county, was requested to attend before the court and testify. He appeared before the Special Term on July 14, 1938, and was sworn. He testified that he…