Judgment record, Western Shore, 1806-1850.

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Judgment record, Western Shore, 1806-1850.

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Record of cases heard by the Court in Annapolis. Entries name appellant, appellee, and judge as well as include complaint and decision. See also the Judgment Record series [MSA S0422] and the Judgment Record, Eastern Shore series [MSA S0421].

13 cubic ft.

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Maryland (Colony). Court of Appeals.

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