In Re John M. Webster

This is an appeal from an order of the District Court of Guam, entered on September 2, 1966, disbarring John M. Webster from the practice of law in Guam. As indicated below, this is the second time this disbarment proceeding has reached this court.

The disbarment proceedings were instituted on June 8, 1965, when the Committee of Examiners, Judicial Council of Guam (Committee), received a written complaint charging Webster with embezzlement of funds belonging to a client. The Committee conducted a hearing pursuant to Government Code of Guam, section 28005. Based upon the evidence received and arguments presented at that hearing, the Committee found, in effect, that the charges were true. The Committee reported its findings to the District Court of Guam and requested that the appropriate action be taken to disbar or suspend Webster from practicing law in Guam.

On August 6, 1965, the court entered an order requiring Webster to show cause why he should not be disciplined. Webster responded with a motion to quash, and a return to, the show cause order. The court denied the motion and proceeded with the hearing, being assisted by two judges of the Island Court of Guam. A transcript of…