State ex rel. Williams v. Purl
Supreme Court of Missouri
Mandamus. (1) The finding against relator is general; there is no mention of any one of the specified charges but he is found guilty of them all by the statement that, respondents “find, ascertain and determine that said J. Homer Williams is guilty as charged of fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the practice of dentistry and gross violation of professional duties.”
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Mandamus. (1) The finding against relator is general; there is no mention of any one of the specified charges but he is found guilty of them all by the statement that, respondents “find, ascertain and determine that said J. Homer Williams is guilty as charged of fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the practice of dentistry and gross violation of professional duties.” It seems to the relator that it is apparent from this first finding of the commissioner that respondents did him a manifest injustice, and for this simple reason: Relator was entitled to be acquitted or condemned on the…
1Opinion of the CourtWoodson, J.
This is an original proceeding by mandamus, instituted by the relator in this court, to compel the respondents, the State Board of Dental Examiners, to rescind an order theretofore made by it revoking the license of relator to practice dentistry; to reinstate his original license; and to issue him a renewal license for the year 1909. An alternative writ was issued and served, and in due time respond*7ents filed their return. The reply denied certain allegations contained in the return, and thereby tendered certain issues of fact for determination. Thereupon the court appointed Mr. Elliott H. J…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Dent v. West VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1889
- Hawker v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1898
- Reetz v. MichiganSupreme Court of the United States · 1903
- Meffert v. State Board of Medical Registration & ExaminationSupreme Court of Kansas · 1903
- State ex rel. Powell v. State Medical Examining BoardSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1884
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3Cited by18 opinions
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- State Board of Dental Examiners v. MillerSupreme Court of Colorado · 1932
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