Series 5037
District Court (First District)
U.S. Commissioner docket books, 1891-1894.
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Schedule Description
U.S. Commissioners assisted the district courts with their case loads by handling some misdemeanors and civil cases. The commissioners' docket books summarize the issues in each case, the hearing before the commissioner, and his verdict.
Scope and Content
U.S. Commissioners assisted the district courts with their case loads by handling some misdemeanors and civil cases. The commissioners' docket books summarize the issues in each case, the hearing before the commissioner, and his verdict.