In re Axtell

This is an application to modify an order of disbarment pursuant to a suggestion contained in the opinion of the *351Court of Appeals following an appeal by permission of that court (257 N. Y. 210).

In May, 1930, the respondent was disbarred from the practice of law by order of this court (229 App. Div. 323). Thereafter the Court of Appeals granted him permission tó appeal to that court.

The.decision of the Court of Appeals, while affirming the finding of guilt by this court, by implication suggested that the sentence of disbarment was too severe and that an application should be made to this court…