THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES v HILTON [1988] NSWCA 119

THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES v HILTON [1988] NSWCA 119

Given the conviction of conspiracy to corrupt a public officer and confirmation of sentence on appeal, and the opponent's indication of consent, the court is satisfied that professional misconduct is established and that removal from the Roll is appropriate and within jurisdiction under s46.

Parties
Claimant: The Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of New South Wales; Opponent: Howard Hilton
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 June 1988
Procedural Posture
Application for Removal From Roll of Solicitors / Final Judgment
Outcome
Declaration of professional misconduct and removal from Roll of Solicitors ordered.
Legal Topics
Professional Misconduct, Removal From Roll of Solicitors
Legal Practitioners Professional Misconduct Removal From Roll of Solicitors

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Parties

The Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

Claimant

Howard Hilton

Opponent

Procedural Posture

Application for Removal From Roll of Solicitors / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the opponent has been guilty of professional misconduct warranting removal from the Roll of Solicitors

Ratio Decidendi

Given the conviction of conspiracy to corrupt a public officer and confirmation of sentence on appeal, and the opponent's indication of consent, the court is satisfied that professional misconduct is established and that removal from the Roll is appropriate and within jurisdiction under s46.

Court Disposition

Declaration of professional misconduct and removal from Roll of Solicitors ordered.

Orders

  • Declare that the opponent has been guilty of professional misconduct by reason of the matters set forth in this judgment.
  • Order that the opponent's name be removed from the Roll of Solicitors of the Court.