Supreme Court Briefs
Scope and Contents note
Legal briefs filed with the Washington State Supreme Court relating to cases involving the City of Seattle. The briefs are printed and bound in volumes.
Dates
- Creation: 1892-1966
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
21 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement note
Arranged numerically by condemnation ordinance. Condemnations of Seattle property arranged by Petitioner.
Location of Records
SMA
Subject
- Washington (State). Supreme Court (Organization)
- Seattle (Wash.). Law Dept. (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Supreme Court Briefs 1892-1966
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository