Judge Tseng:—They are not necessary. We would like to know whether or not you hold a power of attorney from Dr. Fischer. to conduct this case on his behalf during his absence.
Dr. Wilbelm:—Unfortanately, no. If T had. known that the. Court wished a power of attorney, I would have come prepared with' one but I thought that T was so well known here as Dr. Fischer's partlier that power of attorney was unnecessary. I shall send for one of tele-Phone for one now if the Court so wishes.
Judge Tseng:—Then you: have no standing in this Court and you cannot make: the application.
-Dr.<Wilhelm -then. said -that- he ould eke Major Holeomd to make The.hearing was adjourned, (Dr, Withelm)- made the:
Dr.' Fischer's partner and as one who knew his condition, Judge Tseng:—That is quite true, but we must insist on the Jaw being observed.
"Major Holcomb then said that. iwas associated. with Dr. Fischer in the case in the lower court though the had: very little to do with the appeal. Dr. Fischer had been chief counsel and he wished to proceed with the ease as quickly as possible and defendants wanted it concluded without delay. Dr. Fischer had tried to keep on his fect in order continue the ease but he was taken unwell and had to be moved {to hospital. If the Court. insisted that Dr. Fischer should be present, hho would have to be brought in an ambulance and would have to sit down whilst pleading. He could not, in. that case,.do justice to his clients.
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