AGENCY: District Court (Fourth District)

SERIES: 24057
TITLE: U.S. Commissioner Valentine Gideon's Weber county docket books
DATES: 1893-1895.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number.

DESCRIPTION: These dockets record actions in cases heard before Commissioner Valentine Gideon in Weber County. Most actions are civil and related to monies owed. Some actions are criminal, for adultery, slander, obtaining money under false pretenses, etc. The docket records the parties involved, their attorneys, and the actions and dates of actions taken in the case.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting the types of cases handled by U.S. Commissioner courts during this period. It is important for the study of local history and community studies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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