In Re French

OPINION OP

The respondent is unquestionably guilty of perpetrating a gross fraud which merits disbarment. My difficulty is in determining what it should be — absolute disbarment or suspension for a fixed period. Disbarment “may be absolute, leaving the party to apply to the court for readmission if his offense was of such, a hind that, after the lapse of time, he can satisfy the court that he has become trustworthy; or for a stated time, if the court is of opinion that the interests of the public avLII thereby be sufficiently protected.” Bar Association v. Greenhood, 46 N. E. (Mass.) 568, 574.…