In re Purdy

Ambrose H. Purdy was assigned by Mr. Justice Fursman to defend a prisoner charged with murder in the first degree. The trial took place, and resulted in a conviction. Thereupon the compensation was fixed at $500, which was duly paid. Upon the day of conviction, the prisoner asked that Vm. F. Howe be assigned as his counsel on the appeal. Mr. Justice Fursman, however, assigned Mr. Purdy. The appeal resulted in an affirmance, and thereupon Mr. Purdy obtained another order allowing him $500 and disbursements on the appeal. The comptroller refused to pay this sum, or any sum, to the assignee of…