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August 1, 1911
The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Attorney George H. Ennis is restored to practice law after the Supreme Court reverses his disbarment for mishandling a settlement as guardian for injured minor Nellie Shuster, who accused him of acting without consent. He had retained $250 of a $500 award.
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Attorney Ennis Feels Vindicated By Supreme Court
He Is Restored to Rights As a Lawyer by Decision Reversing Superior Court.
Attorney George H. Ennis who was recently disbarred for two years feels that he has been vindicated by the decision of the supreme court which finds error in the superior court's finding. The supreme court reverses the superior court's decision and Attorney Ennis is thereby privileged to practice law in this State again.
He was summoned in the superior court to show cause why he should not be disbarred after the grievance committee had heard charges preferred against him by Nellie Shuster,
Miss Shuster was injured while employed at the Warner Bros. plant. She was under age so Attorney Ennis had himself appointed as her guardian. He settled the suit against the company for $500 and retained $250 for himself, according to a previous agreement he claimed to have made with the girl.
She alleged before the grievance committee that the settlement was made without her consent.
In addition to the grievance committee's charges there was also Attorney Ennis' appeal from probate to be heard, but as the facts were practically the same in both cases, the supreme court found no error in the superior court's decision. As the girl's guardian the lawyer was required to report to the probate court regarding the settlement of the suit. Judge Nobbs ruled that one third of $500 was sufficient for the lawyer's fee and from this decision Attorney Ennis appealed. Since the trial in the superior court Attorney Ennis has been living in Ansonia.
Attorney John J. Phelan and Judge John W. Banks represented Attorney Ennis.
He Is Restored to Rights As a Lawyer by Decision Reversing Superior Court.
Attorney George H. Ennis who was recently disbarred for two years feels that he has been vindicated by the decision of the supreme court which finds error in the superior court's finding. The supreme court reverses the superior court's decision and Attorney Ennis is thereby privileged to practice law in this State again.
He was summoned in the superior court to show cause why he should not be disbarred after the grievance committee had heard charges preferred against him by Nellie Shuster,
Miss Shuster was injured while employed at the Warner Bros. plant. She was under age so Attorney Ennis had himself appointed as her guardian. He settled the suit against the company for $500 and retained $250 for himself, according to a previous agreement he claimed to have made with the girl.
She alleged before the grievance committee that the settlement was made without her consent.
In addition to the grievance committee's charges there was also Attorney Ennis' appeal from probate to be heard, but as the facts were practically the same in both cases, the supreme court found no error in the superior court's decision. As the girl's guardian the lawyer was required to report to the probate court regarding the settlement of the suit. Judge Nobbs ruled that one third of $500 was sufficient for the lawyer's fee and from this decision Attorney Ennis appealed. Since the trial in the superior court Attorney Ennis has been living in Ansonia.
Attorney John J. Phelan and Judge John W. Banks represented Attorney Ennis.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Disbarment Reversal
Supreme Court Vindication
Guardian Settlement Dispute
Legal Fees Appeal
What entities or persons were involved?
George H. Ennis
Nellie Shuster
John J. Phelan
John W. Banks
Judge Nobbs
Where did it happen?
Ansonia
Story Details
Key Persons
George H. Ennis
Nellie Shuster
John J. Phelan
John W. Banks
Judge Nobbs
Location
Ansonia
Story Details
Attorney George H. Ennis, disbarred for two years after settling a suit as guardian for underage Nellie Shuster without her consent and retaining half the $500 award, is vindicated when the Supreme Court reverses the Superior Court's decision, restoring his right to practice law. The probate appeal on fees was upheld.