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

SERIES: 4213
TITLE: Civil case docket books
DATES: 1859-1921.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains civil case docket books for 1904-1905, 1913-1914, and 1921. Specifics include the various cases to be heard, case number, the defendant and plaintiff, dates and comments of proceedings, charge, fees, etc. The 1904-1905 docket book lists cases heard before Judge Morse. The 1913-1914 and 1921 lists cases heard before Judge Ritchie; the 1921 docket includes cases for April 2, 1921 only. Two other volumes, one containing 1917 with no identification of the judge and another general entry docket for 1892-1918, are also included in this series.

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 documentation about individuals, legal procedure, court history and functions. Book(s) serve as a historically useful record for documenting the operation of the court and its ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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