Register's record of notices served, 1840-1847.

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Register's record of notices served, 1840-1847.

This series is the Register's record of notices served on the complainant's or defendant's solicitor informing him that the adverse party has filed certain documents or has appeared before the court. Each entry in this series gives the name of the complainant and defendant, whether the case was heard by the Chancellor or by the Vice Chancellor of the 3rd Circuit, what document was filed, the date and the name of the solicitor from whom it was received, and the name and address of the solicitor being sent the notice.

0.4 cu. ft. (3 volumes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8250847

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