In Re Disbarment of Burns

This proceeding was instituted for the disbarment of J. W. Rums, and Hon. R. J. Ray wa-s appointed referee with authority to compel the attendance of witnesses, to take testimony, and report the testimony, together with findings of fact and conclusions of law, to the .Supreme Court.

The matter is now before .the court upon motion to confirm report of the referee and exceptions of the said J. W. Burns thereto. The referee reported on 14 specific charges, and as to seven of the charges found that the same -were not sustained by the proof, and, in view of our holding as to -the other charges, we…