In re Carson

Respondent was admitted to the Bar by this court on May 4,1943. In response to a petition containing 14 charges of professional misconduct, he has filed an application to resign as an attorney and for an order annulling his license to practice law and striking his name from the roll of attorneys. Although the issues raised by an answer previously filed by respondent were referred to a Referee for hearing and report, respondent’s application to resign is supported by his affidavit that he cannot successfully defend himself against the charges. The 14 charges contained in the petition allege,…