D Marjorie Rose

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

The Disciplinary Committee found Attorney-at-Law D. Marjorie Rose guilty of professional misconduct. As attorney for the complainant, she gave a cheque for purchase moneys that was dishonoured for insufficient funds in her account and failed to make good the sum despite demands. The relevant facts were undisputed and the complainant's evidence uncontradicted. The Committee found her conduct dishonest, dishonourable and disgraceful and tending to discredit the profession. Her name was struck off the Roll, and she was ordered to pay restitution of $19,210.88 and costs of $500.00.

Duties found breached:

• Proper basis for allegations
• Uphold public trust in the profession
• Prompt accounting and return of money

Aggravating factors:

• Conduct found dishonest, dishonourable and disgraceful
• Failure to make good the sum despite demands