In re Jewell

This is an original proceeding against John Jacob Jewell, an attorney and counselor at law of the courts of Montana, to procure his disbarment.

[1] Upon issues joined upon the complaint by the answer of the accused, John McKenzie, Esq., was appointed referee to take the testimony and report his findings and recommendations. His report and recommendations heretofore submitted are now before the eourt for adoption or rejection. The *603malpractice or misconduct in Ms profession of which the accused stands charged, consisted in his retention of, and failure to account for and pay over to J. C. Hauck,…