1871 civil action between João Martins Tinôro (or Tinôco) and defendants Claro José Pereira and his wife, Francisca Cândida da Conceição; contains the petition (requerimento) of João Martins Tinôco, resident of Dois Riachos, termo de Sousa, to the municipal judge (Juiz Municipal), Alferes Luis José de Sá Barreto Junior, seeking maintenance of possession (manutenção de posse) of the farm (sítio) Grotas, where Claro José and his wife presently reside. João Martins claimed to be the senhor and owner (possuidor) of Grotas and accused Claro José and his wife of invading the site, chopping wood for construction, and builing a saw-mill on the property.
Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 43 folios, and cover. . Contains softcover; judicial process damaged by iron gall ink and teearing.
Creator (Author): Municipal Court of the City of Sousa.
