In Re Royal

The Committee on Grievances of the Chicago Bar Association, acting as commissioners of this court under Rule 59, have filed a report recommending that respondent, William J. Royal, be suspended from the practice of law in this State for the period of one year. The committee found that on two occasions the respondent had converted the funds of clients to his own use. Respondent, who was admitted to the practice of law in 1951, has filed exceptions to the commissioners’ report.

A 5-count complaint was filed against the respondent on February 19, 1962. Count I charged in effect that the…