Florida Bar v. Weaver

This cause is before us to review the report of the referee of the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar entered January 17, 1973. The referee found respondent guilty on one count of professional misconduct and recommended a public reprimand.

Although respondent defended against the action below, he has failed to timely petition this court for review of the findings and recommendations of the referee.

The report of the referee reads, in pertinent part, as follows:

“After considering all of the pleadings, exhibits and evidence before me I find that:

“1. Respondent, on or about July 11, 1969, did…