In re Ashley

Citations

• 146 Cal. 600

Syllabus

<p>\Attorneys at Law—Proceedings eor Disbarment — Accusation by Private Party—Dismissal.—This court has \both original and appellate jurisdiction of a proceeding for the disbarment of an attorney at law; but it will only entertain an original accusation when instituted by a bar association or other public body in the public interest. Where the accusation is by a private party, alleging misconduct prejudicial to himsélf, the proceeding should be instituted in the superior court, and if brought in this court will be dismissed without prejudice.</p>