Sessmer v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay-

— Affirming.

In a proceeding brought by the commonwealth for that purpose, David Sessmer, an attorney, was disbarred, and on appeal the judgment was affirmed. Sessmer v. Commonwealth, 268 Ky. 127, 103 S. W. (2d) 647. After the judgment of disbarment was rendered, Sessmer brought an independent action for a new trial. A demurrer was sustained to the petition, and the petition was dismissed. Sessmer appeals.

It is first insisted that Judge Farnsley, who heard the case, should have vacated the bench. The basis of this contention is the affidavit of appellant that…