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They may also be listed under the name of the A.G. Amtsgericht [lower court]. The name of the lower court that had jurisdiction over a community can be found in the German gazetteer, Meyers Orts- und Verkehrslexikon. This gazetteer is online. | They may also be listed under the name of the A.G. Amtsgericht [lower court]. The name of the lower court that had jurisdiction over a community can be found in the German gazetteer, Meyers Orts- und Verkehrslexikon. This gazetteer is online. | ||
=== Notarial Records === | === Notarial Records === | ||
A Notar, or notary public, is a person who studied law and who after thorough examination was appointed to draw up documents, contracts, wills, power of attorney, examination of witnesses and other legal actions. Documents carrying the seal of a notary public had full legal power backed by the emperor or the pope and could serve as evidence. A Notar could only operate within a designated area.<br> | A Notar, or notary public, is a person who studied law and who after thorough examination was appointed to draw up documents, contracts, wills, power of attorney, examination of witnesses and other legal actions. Documents carrying the seal of a notary public had full legal power backed by the emperor or the pope and could serve as evidence. A Notar could only operate within a designated area.<br> | ||
== Saxony court records == | == Saxony court records == | ||
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For works cited and consulted read [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/e/eb/Works_Cited_and_Consulted1.pdf here] | For works cited and consulted read [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/e/eb/Works_Cited_and_Consulted1.pdf here] | ||
'''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:''' | ||
[[Germany, Hessen, Darmstadt City Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Germany, Hessen, Darmstadt City Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Germany, Hessen, Darmstadt City Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Germany, Hessen, Darmstadt City Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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[[Category:Germany|Court Records]] | [[Category:Germany|Court Records]] | ||