Davis County (Utah). Probate Court

These minutes record the daily proceedings of the probate court in civil and criminal matters, but are not transcripts of court cases. Cases divorces and other civil disputes, most frequently over debts. Criminal cases include larceny, assault, riot, kidnapping, etc. Cases may span multiple dates. The names of plaintiff, defendant, jurors, witnesses, councilors, and judge are noted. The charge or complaint; a statement that councilors presented their cases, including names of witnesses testifying, but not including the testimony; and details of the judgment are recorded as well.

These minutes record the daily proceedings of the probate court in civil and criminal matters, but are not transcripts of court cases. Civil cases include divorces and other civil disputes, most frequently over debts. Criminal cases include larceny, assault, riot, kidnapping, etc. Cases may span multiple dates. The names of plaintiff, defendant, jurors, witnesses, councilors, and judge are noted. The charge or complaint; a statement that councilors presented their cases, including names of witnesses testifying, but not including the testimony; and details of the judgment are recorded as well.