Bound manuscript volume. The volume records public hearings presided over by the third practicing justice of the peace (Juiz de Paz) in the town (vila) of Catolé do Rocha, Fausto José Henriques de Freitas, between 1875 and 1876. Registers the hearing of company Vasconcellos Irmãos e Cia against Francisco Adelino Alves de Olveira regarding a legal settlement over a debt of 9,230 réis; the conclusion of a hearing in which José Alves Fernandes, resident (morador) of Olho de Agua de Fora, and defendant Captain Antonio Soares de Brito resolved by mutual consent to a legal settlement and the defendant renounced any right with the condition that the originators of the suit pay 200 mil réis, the expenses; hearing in which Manuel Pinheiro de Mendonça sought a summons for Clementino, resident of the farm (sítio) Arueira, because Mendonça wished to evict Clementino from his house.
Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 58 folios, in addition to front and back covers. Book with original fabric cover, in a regular state of conservation, binding slightly weak. Book is numerated through folio 56.
Creator (Author): Justice of the Peace of Catolé do Rocha.
