Stanford v. The State Bar

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[L. A. No. 17478. In Bank. October 1, 1940.]

LELAND G. STANFORD, Petitioner, v. THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA, Respondent.

COUNSEL

Bertrand L. Comparet for Petitioner.

Philbrick McCoy, Fred E. Lindley, Frank Downer, Arthur F. H. Wright, Claude Minard and Philbrick McCoy for Respondent.

OPINION

THE COURT.

[1] This is a petition to review a recommendation of the Board of Governors of The State Bar that petitioner be disbarred. In prior proceedings an order of disbarment was made against petitioner, based upon different charges. This order of disbarment has become final. (See Stanford v. The State Bar, 15 Cal. 2d 721 [104 PaCal.2d 635].)

No useful purpose can be served by further consideration of this petition for review.

The proceeding for review is dismissed. [16 Cal. 2d 253]

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