In Re Disbarment of John J. Bell

This proceeding was brought upon the petition of the state board of law examiners for the discipline of John J. Bell, an attorney at law, residing at Minneapolis, Minnesota. The matter was referred to the Honorable Levi M. Hall, one of the judges of the district court of the fourth judicial district, to take the testimony and report findings. The board of law examiners appeared by its secretary. At the hearing before the referee the respondent Bell appeared in his own behalf. There was no appearance in his behalf before this court, but the secretary of the board presented a memorandum and…