This legal document is a summons from the Justice's Court of First Township, City of Oakland, in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, dated December 18, 1877. It concerns a suit filed by Jacob & Levy against John E. Valinera. The document orders Valinera to appear in court for an action brought against him for the sum of $44.43 for "goody wears and merchandise Sold and delivered." The document features handwritten details filling in pre-printed legal form text, typical of court records from the period.
Subject: Contra Costa County
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This legal document is a summons issued in the Justice's Court of Oakland, Contra Costa County, California, on August 6, 1878. The plaintiffs, J. Jacob & Levy, are suing Christian Lass to recover one hundred dollars on a promissory note with interest, and four dollars for merchandise. The document instructs Lass to appear in court within twenty days. A note on the reverse indicates the summons was served on August 7, 1878, by Deputy Sheriff M. G. Wilson. The item is a printed legal form with handwritten details filled in, typical of court documents from the late 19th century. **3.