Texas, Nolan County, Civil Court Minutes and Case Files, 1881-1938

What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of images to civil court minutes and case files from Nolan County, Texas. The records cover the years 1881 to 1938. Civil court actions contain a variety of records with information of genealogical and historical value. Civil suits were generally brought to settle questions of land ownership, unpaid debts, unfulfilled contracts, and unperformed agreements. Suits concerning dower, breach of contract, and slander were frequent. Divorces were included. Civil cases were usually heard in the District Courts. District courts have county-wide jurisdiction over divorces, felonies, misdemeanors, probate appeals, and civil suits, as well as adoptions since 1931.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

• Names of interested parties
• Date of court proceeding or transaction
• Details of the case
• Amount of money exchanged or paid
• Names of witnesses

Collection Content

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  1885 Court Record