In re Shea

In this disciplinary proceeding two distinct charges of professional misconduct were filed against the respondent. The latter interposed an answer and *596this court entered an order referring the matter to an official referee to take testimony and report with his opinion. Testimony-was taken. Both sides rested but, before briefs were submitted, the official referee died. The petitioner, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, through its attorney, and the respondent, through his attorney, stipulated, consented and agreed that this court may “ upon the submission to it of the…