In Re Bernard Jolles

Bernard Jolles, having passed the har examination has made application for admission to the Oregon State Bar. The Board of Bar Examiners has recommended that his application be denied on the ground that Jolles failed to establish that he is a person of good moral character which is a requisite for admission. ORS 9.220 (2). The Board’s recommendation is based upon the following grounds:

“1. Membership of Mr. Jolles in the Communist Party from 1949 to 1957 and the nature of his activities while a member of the party.

“2. His refusal to answer pertinent questions in his interview before the Board.

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