In re Christian

This is a disciplinary proceeding on a rule requiring the respondent Frank L. Christian, III, an attorney admitted to practice law in South Carolina, to show cause why the report of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline should not be confirmed and why a disciplinary order should not be issued by this Court.

The respondent is first charged with certifying a title without exception or reservation when he had knowledge of an existing mortgage against the property. In the second charge involving the sale of a house, respondent contrary to closing instructions refused to apply…