IN RE DAVIES


39 N.J. 242 (1963)

188 A.2d 385

IN THE MATTER OF C. WILLIAM DAVIES, AN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided February 18, 1963.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. David G. Lucas, for the order to show cause.

Mr. Martin L. Haines argued the cause for respondent (Mr. Budd M. Rigg, co-counsel; Messrs. Dimon, Haines & Bunting, attorneys).


The opinion of the court was delivered PER CURIAM.

Respondent was recommended to one Joseph Smekal who, seriously ill, wanted to make a will. Respondent prepared a will which Smekal executed. Respondent also prepared a power of attorney authorizing him to enter Smekal's vault, which respondent did, removing $10,860 in cash, which he placed in his own vault. Smekal died within a matter of weeks. Smekal's brother was the executor and one of the two beneficiaries under...

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