IN RE CLARKIN


35 N.J. 197 (1961)

172 A.2d 424

IN THE MATTER OF JAMES E. CLARKIN, A COUNSELLOR AT LAW OF NEW JERSEY.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided June 30, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. William E. McGlynn argued the cause on behalf of the Hudson County Ethics Committee.

Mr. James E. Clarkin argued the cause pro se.


The opinion of the court was delivered PER CURIAM.

Respondent was entrusted with $300 to be used to settle a claim against his client. He converted the moneys to his own use. This misconduct would not ordinarily lead to disbarment, but further circumstances permit no other course. At the oral argument respondent's statements disclosed an inability to appreciate the wrongfulness of his act. Further, he represented to us that a certified check to reimburse the client...

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