Scope and Contents This series consists of bound volumes which document the subpoenas issued by the court to witnesses to appear before it for the purpose of testifying in regard to civil and criminal complaints filed in the court. Many of these volumes are labeled City Court of Sparta both outside on the front and spine portions of the volumes and also on the pages themselves. These volumes are included in this series because the jurisdiction of this court extended all over Hancock County and was not limited...

Scope and Contents These fi fas issued by the County Court order the Sheriff to recover specified amounts of money from a specified person in order to satisfy a civil judgment. Usually included on the document is a return to the court by the Sheriff showing the results of his actions in executing the judgment of the court. The record usually shows the names of the plaintiff and the defendant; the amount of the judgment, plus interest and court costs; the reason for the debt; and the dates of the various...

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This series consists of a bound volume which documents the names of persons receiving per diem pay from the court in exchange for services rendered. Most of the recipients were Grand and Traverse Jurors but a few were Bailiffs. Information presented includes the (1) check number, (2) date of check, (3) name of recipient, (4) amount of money involved and (5) type of service rendered. There is no index in which recipients are listed in alphabetical order by their surname.

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Included here are miscellaneous records of the City Court such as insolvent cost bills, civil and criminal case files, mortgage fi. fas. on personality, and similar records. Some of the material covers the period when the court was known as the county court. These papers are in bundles just as they were removed from the courthouse attic. The dates shown are approximate.