State Ex Rel. Freebourn v. Merchants' Credit Service, Inc.

This is an original proceeding brought to have the defendants adjudged in contempt of court for practicing law without a license. Many lawyers throughout the state, as well as collecting agencies, have been permitted to appear as amici curiae. After issues were framed by the pleadings the court appointed Honorable A. F. Lamey, a practicing attorney of Havre, as referee to take testimony. The testimony was taken at a hearing held in Great Falls and has been certified to this court. The important facts are these:

The Merchants’ Credit Service, Inc., is a Montana corporation with its principal…