State ex rel. Wright v. Sowards

The attorney general has filed this proceeding for disbarment against Cecil V. Sowards. The complaint is that on or about December 8, 1936, he was convicted of two felonies. An answer admits- the convictions described, but alleges that the judgments of conviction are not final and absolute. The answer also alleges that at the time he was only a clerk and was not employed as an attorney. This court appointed the Honorable Bern R. Coulter as referee, who held an open public hearing. A motion now requests that we enter a judgment on the report of the referee.

At the time of the conviction of…