In re Harvey

We granted leave to appeal in this proceeding so that we might again canvass the meaning and application of former rule II of this court for the admission of attorneys, and Matter of Lerch (280 N. Y. 74). Former rule II, in effect until June 15, 1955, was, in applicable part, as follows:

“ Bule II. Admission without examination. The following classes of persons may, in the discretion of the Appellate Division, be admitted and licensed without examination:

“ 1. Any person who has been admitted to practice in the highest law court in any other State or territory of the American Union or in the…