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10 Or. St. B. Bull. 1 (1949-1950)

handle is hein.barjournals/osbb0010 and id is 1 raw text is: OREGON STATE BAR BULLETIN VOL. X. OCTOBER, 1949 No. 1 ATTENDANCE HIGH GEARHART MEETING WALLACE P. CARSON AT LEGAL FORUMS APPLAUDED BY BAR ELECTED BAR HEAD The three afternoon programs sponsored by the committee on continuing legal edu- cation at the annual meeting of the Oregon State Bar at Gearhart, September 15, 16 and 17, were attended by overflow crowds and brought repeated requests for further such forums not only at future bar con- ventions but throughout the state and throughout the year. Under the direction of Harold Banta, Baker, chairman, and Herbert C. Hardy, Portland, vice-chairman, who succeeds to the chairmanship of the committee for 1949-50, the committee presented Ralph R. Bailey and Thomas B. Stoel, both of Port- land, on the subject of The Executor, the Administrator and the Tax Collector on Thursday afternoon; Judge James W. Crawford, Portland, speaking on Your Trial Court Record -Presentation and Reservations of Grounds for Review and Robert A. Leedy, Portland, on Operating a Law Office for Profit on Friday after- noon, and Randall Kester, Portland, speak- ing on the subject of Pleading, Proving and Settling Death Cases on Saturday, the final afternoon of the convention. Dean Orlando J. Hollis of the law school of the University of Oregon, Eugene, pre- sided on Thursday, Judge Charles W. Red- ding, Portland, at the Friday afternoon session, and Robert Foley, Bend, at the final session on Saturday. Even the Satur- day forum was greeted by an overflow house. During the convention Hardy announced that a questionnaire would be prepared and submitted to the bar of the state so that the committee could plan its program for the year to meet, as nearly as possible, the desire of the lawyers. The question- naire is being circulated in this issue of the Bulletin. In addition to asking those who attended this year's convention to give their re- actions to the programs as presented, the questionnaire seeks information for the program this year. One question asks for the opinion of the bar as to an additional day at the annual convention for continued legal education activity. This was suggested by a number of those who attended this year, although it was admitted that probably no arrange- ment could be worked out which would give all of the time the lawyers would like to devote to some of the questions. Carrying the program into the field this year will depend to some extent upon finances. Just how much the board of governors will be able to devote to this has not been decided, and it may be that vari- ous local bar associations will take the (Continued on Page 10, Column 1) With a record attendance of approxi- mately 700, the 15th annual convention of the Oregon State Bar at Gearhart Septem- ber 15, 16 and 17, was featured by well attended business sessions, better attended programs by the continuing legal educa- tion committee and other events which brought high praise from all who attended. President Walter H. Evans, Jr., Portland, in his address on Friday morning brought up a matter which came before the con- vention from time to time, admission to the bar, both by examination and upon certificate. Evans reemphasized the posi- tion previously stated, but which was not adopted by the supreme court, that attor- neys from other jurisdictions seeking ad- mission in Oregon be required to take and pass some type of written examination. California, Idaho and Washington have such a rule, Evans related, and he declared that, in his opinion, such a provision was essential in this state. There was also raised at the convention the fact that at- torneys from other jurisdictions should be required to have some minimum Oregon residence prior to being permitted to take the examination for admission. There was a general discussion later of the failures in the state bar examination and it was urged that an examination be made of the papers written during the past several years to determine where the law schools and the students are deficient. Evans reviewed the board's support of the Willamette university's series of legal handbooks and the circulation of the digest of all laws passed by the last session of the legislature. The digest prepared by the Oregon Business and Tax Research bureau was purchased and distributed by the bar to its members. He urged the program of mid-year meet- ings with presidents or representatives of local bar associations be continued and he discussed the formation of the committee to consider the comparative negligence doctrine, which committee is expected to report at the next annual meeting and prior to the 1951 legislative session. Voluntary arbitration of fee disputes, judicial appointments, the work of the leg- islative committee and code revision were also discussed before the president con- sidered at some length the two subjects with which he, and the board, have been deeply interested throughout the year-un- authorized practice and public relations. Discussing unauthorized practice, Evans said, Until we, as lawyers, are prepared to furnish to the public the service it de- mands with reasonable dispatch and at a reasonable fee, we have no business en- (Continued on Page 9, Column 1) Wallace P. Carson, Salem, was elected president of the Oregon State Bar by the board of governors who met at Gearhart in connection with the 1949 annual con- vention of the integrated bar of the state. Carson took over the duties of his office from Walter H. Evans, Jr., retiring presi- dent, on the last day of the convention. Elected to serve with Carson were W. P. Riddlesbarger, Eugene, vice-president; Roy F. Shields, Portland, furnier member of the board of bar examiners and long active in affairs of the organized bar of the state, treasurer, and Lee W. Karr, Portland, ex- ecutive secretary. The duties of the office of secretary, occupied by F. M. Sercombe, Portland, since the integration of the state bar in 1935, were combined with those of the executive secretary. The annual dinner of past and present boards of governors was held at Gearhart on the night of September 14, at which time Sercombe and Evans were honored. All living ex-presidents of the integrated bar joined in presented Sercombe with a set of matched luggage. Hugh L. Barzee, Portland, made the presentation and among the former presidents who spoke were Allan Smith, Portland; John F. Kilkenny, Pendleton; H. H. DeArmond, Bend; R. R. Bullivant, Portland; W. W. Balderree, Grants Pass; and Francis E. Marsh, Mc- Minnville. Sercombe, an avid railroad fan, was first presented with a bandana handkerchief, a railroaders cap and an oil can in honor of his hobby. Members of the board who served with President Evans during the past year joined In presenting a gift to him in tribute to his work during 1948-49. Mrs. Evans was presented with a corsage. Among those attending the dinner were Walter H. Evans, Sr., Portland, father of the retiring president, and Omar C. Spencer, also of Portland, who was one of the principal speakers. W. A. McMinimee, Tillamook, retiring vice-president; Sam VanVactor, The Dalles, and Joseph MeKeown, Coos Bay, the other retiring members of the board were pre- sented and given a vote of appreciation for their work during the past three years. New members of the board took office dur- ing the meeting and also attended the din- ner with the exception of Paul E. Geddes, Roseburg, who was not able to be present until later in the week. The other new members are Gordon W. Sloan, Astoria; Richard E. Kriesien, Burns, and James T. Landye, Portland. (Continued on Page 5, Column 2)

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