In re Disbarment of Burris

The Court.—

This is a proceeding based upon the

written and verified accusation of Mrs. Johanna Nelson, in which she alleges certain misconduct of John F. Burris, and prays that he be removed from the office which he has heretofore exercised of attorney and counselor at law. Answer was made by the respondent; the matter was referred to a commissioner, to take and report the evidence and findings of fact; and in due time he made his report.

One of the specifications in the accusation is that respondent procured the name of one Fred C. Smith to be signed to a certain affidavit to a bond, so that…