AGENCY: District Court (Third District : Salt Lake County)

SERIES: 4198
TITLE: Justice Wright's minute book
DATES: 1925-1928.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical

DESCRIPTION: This record consists of one minute book of civil cases heard before Justice L.B. Wright. It bears more of a resemblance to a blotter than a minute book; his more formal minutes being part of series 1650, including this same time period. Each entry gives the date, time, names of judge and court officials present, case number, names of plaintiff and defendant, names of those testifying, and one-word summary of any actions taken--motion new trial, good cause, overruled, etc. No complete sentences; no entry more than a paragraph.

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 justice courts during this period. It is important for the study of local history and community studies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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