State ex rel. Florida Bar v. Hathaway

Pursuant to investigation, the Grievance Committee of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit on or about November 25, 1960, filed complaint in three counts against John M. Plathaway of Punta Gorda charging him with unprofessional conduct.

Honorable Warren M. Goodrich of Brad-enton was appointed referee and Honorable Thomas F. Icard of Sarasota was appointed to represent The Florida Bar. The referee held a hearing June 13 and 14, 1961, at Punta Gorda, Florida. The attorney for The Florida Bar, respondent and his counsel, with witnesses for both parties appeared.

On consideration of the charges and the…