Legal Opinion · Concurrence

Attorney General v. Nelson

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided June 5, 1932No. Docket No. 150, Calendar No. 36,589Published

1ConcurrenceButzel, J.

An attorney found guilty of unprofessional conduct is subject to punishment. In re Mains, 121 Mich. 603. Zeal, conscientiousness, perseverance, and courage of one’s convictions, so highly commendable when properly exercised in the interest of a client, do not consist of unprofessional conduct, vilification, and abuse of process. The appeal in the instant case is in the nature of certiorari. We do not weigh the testimony. If the proceedings were properly instituted, no substantial rights denied respondent, no prejudicial errors committed and there is competent evidence to sustain the order,'…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In re MainsMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
  2. Attorney General v. LaneMichigan Supreme Court · 1932
  3. Brandimore v. DickensMichigan Supreme Court · 1931

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