AGENCY: District Court (Third District)

SERIES: 4891
TITLE: U.S. Commissioner John W. Greenman's civil case docket book
DATES: 1889-1890.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: Under the 1887 Edmunds-Tucker Law, commissioners appointed by the supreme court and district courts in the Territory of Utah had and could exercise all the powers and jurisdiction held by justices of the peace in the Territory. John W. Greenman was one of the United States Commissioners appointed in Salt Lake. This volume documents various actions taken in civil cases such as non-payment of wages, promissary notes, personal property claims, etc. The names of the plaintiffs and defendents are given along with the attorney and the type of suit. For each case the date and actions taken, e.g. filing complaint, issuing summons, hearings held, etc.

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 the 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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