AGENCY: Attorney General's Office. Civil Department. Litigation Division

SERIES: 27520
TITLE: Pelt v. Utah litigation case files
DATES: 1933-2010.
ARRANGEMENT: By type of document thereunder numerical by document or box number

DESCRIPTION: These records document litigation against the State of Utah (Pelt, et al. v. State of Utah, et al.,Case No. 2:92cv639) in United States District Court, for the District of Utah, Central Division. The state served as trustee in the administration of a royalty fund established by federal law for the benefit of Navajo Indians in San Juan County. The Attorney General's Office, Division of Litigation, defended the State of Utah. Types of documents collected include case materials: pleadings, correspondence, and research. Accounting materials; records of Utah's administration of the royalty fund; and records of other entities involved in the royalty fund are also included. A comprehensive index of these records is available.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 11/2010

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

These records document litigation concerning the role of Utah as trustee in the administration of a royalty trust fund established by federal law. Net oil royalties were paid to the State in accordance with Public Law No. 403, 47 Stat. 1418,(1933) as amended by the Act of 1968, and 82 Stat. 121,(1968) for the health, education, and general welfare of the Navajo Indians residing in San Juan County, Utah. See also: UCA 63-22-1 et seq (1959); UCA 63-36-1 et seq (1967); UCA 63-36-2 et seq (1985); and UCA 63-36-2 et seq (1989).

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. UCA 63G-2-305(9),(16),(17),&(18)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. UCA 63G-2-302(1)(a)&(b); UCA 63G-2-302(2)(d)

Controlled. UCA 63G-2-304