Smith v. State

OPINION

Farrell M. Smith has filed a motion in this Court to dismiss the appeal of the State of Texas for want of jurisdiction. Heretofore, the State of Texas filed suit against Smith seeking his disbarment from the practice of law in Texas. Following a jury trial, judgment was rendered by the trial court on April 8, 1974, whereby Smith was reprimanded and ordered suspended from the practice of law from January 28, 1972 to September 1, 1974.

Both Smith and the State excepted to the judgment, and both filed motions for new trial which, although premature, will be considered as having been filed…