Writ, Johnston, James vs. Smith, Reuben
00-1993-26-0
Scope and Contents
This Writ (1993-26-0) is from a lawsuit between James Johnston and Reuben Smith, regarding a debt of $200 pounds. The document, dated November 19, 1788, begins with an order to the local constables from the presiding Justice of the Peace, Isaac Pardes, to summon Reuben Smith to appear before the Court of Common Pleas. It then continues three years later, In Litchfield Superior Court regarding a bond between Johnston and Smith.
Dates
- created: 1788-1791
- Other: Majority of material found in November 19, 1788
- Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1992
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Biographical or Historical Information
Reuben Smith (1732-1804) was a graduate of Yale who lived in Litchfield where he was a doctor and served in political office. He was married to Abigail Hubbard Smith.
Note written by
Extent
1.00 items
1.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
unknown
Existence and Location of Originals
multi-part note content
Genre / Form
- Title
- Writ, Johnston, James vs. Smith, Reuben
- Author
- Kathy Craughwell-Varda
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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