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In re Durden

Citations: 90 N.M. 97; 560 P.2d 161Docket: No. 11057

Court: New Mexico Supreme Court; October 21, 1976; New Mexico; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court granted the Application for Automatic Reinstatement for William Conrad Durden, allowing his return to active membership in the New Mexico Bar. Additionally, Durden is ordered to pay costs amounting to $1,330.25 to the Disciplinary Board.

Legal Issues Addressed

Payment of Costs in Reinstatement Proceedings

Application: As part of the reinstatement process, Durden is required to pay costs, underscoring the financial obligations that may accompany disciplinary proceedings.

Reasoning: Additionally, Durden is ordered to pay costs amounting to $1,330.25 to the Disciplinary Board.

Reinstatement to Bar Membership

Application: The court allowed William Conrad Durden's return to active membership in the New Mexico Bar, demonstrating the process and conditions under which an attorney may be reinstated.

Reasoning: The Court granted the Application for Automatic Reinstatement for William Conrad Durden, allowing his return to active membership in the New Mexico Bar.