New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Jacob Rouss, an Attorney, Appellant. the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Respondent
June 5, 1917221 N.Y. 81
Summary
The Court held that disbarment is not a "penalty or forfeiture" within the meaning of §584 of the Penal Law, so the statutory immunity does not apply. Accordingly, the appellate division's order disbarring Jacob Rouss was affirmed.