Law Department Annual Reports
Series
Identifier: 4400-01
Scope and Contents note
Annual reports detailing departmental activities including a recapitulation of cases, claims, condemnations, and legal opinions.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1978
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters and litigation, provides legal advice and opinions to City departments and agencies, and is responsible for prosecuting violations of City ordinances in Municipal Court. The position of City Attorney was established in 1875. The 1890 City Charter created the Law Department headed by the Corporation Counsel. The title was changed to City Attorney in 1977.
Full Extent
0.4 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
BRS AFA Note
Container List
Location of Records
RA
Subject
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Annual Reports 1957-1978
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository