Filings of litigation concerning the state, 1879-1928.

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Filings of litigation concerning the state, 1879-1928.

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As a corollary to the state secretary's constitutional and statutory record-keeping function in relation to laws passed by the General Court, the secretary receives and maintains legal documents in cases where the state is a defendent or respondent. Series documents litigation in which the state has been involved.

4.1 cubic ft. (3 record center cartons, and 1 doc. box)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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