AGENCY: District Court (Third District)

SERIES: 24319
TITLE: Civil judgment dockets
DATES: 1871-1896.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by filing date.

DESCRIPTION: These judgment dockets function as the court clerk's tracking device for the decision rendered in each civil case. The dockets record the names of judgment debtor and creditor, and frequently the case number; a brief statement regarding the judgment including in whose favor decided and for how much; date of entry; judgment record book and page where the judgment was entered; appeals, if any; notes on the judgment of the appellate court; and notes regarding the satisfaction (payment) of judgment.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Paper: Retain in State Archives until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the historical and legal value of this series. These records function as the court clerk's primary tracking device for civil cases tried by the Third District Court and facilitate access to other court records. Because of the importance of the judgment docket information the court clerk is required by law [UCA Rule 79 (b) (2)] to maintain a judgment book to permanently record information pertaining to civil cases.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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