In re the Proceedings for the Disbarment of Olson

Citations

• 116 Wash. 186
• 198 P. 742
• 1921 Wash. LEXIS 1075

Syllabus

<p>Attobney and Client (9-1)—Disbabment Pboceeding—Appeal. A finding of tlie state board of law examiners exonerating an attorney from the charge made against him in disbarment proceedings is not appealable, the only right of appeal granted by statute (Laws 1917, ch. 115, as amended by Laws 1919, ch. 100) being reserved to the person whose license has been annulled or revoked.</p> <p>Same (9-1). Under the inherent power of the supreme court to suspend or disbar attorneys, the court may, at its option, examine charges against an attorney, notwithstanding the procedure outlined by statute to be followed in case of inquiry by the jioard of law examiners.</p>