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Offered for your consideration is an authentic, original hand-written French legal and court summons document dating back to May 16, 1735.This single-sheet manuscript features classic 18th-century cursive secretary hand in brown iron-gall ink. It involves a legal summons issued at the request of a Sieur Jugeat/Roland regarding a court appearance, formal opposition, and procedural filings. The reverse side features period docketing notes and remnants of a French fiscal tax stamp margin (\"Grenoble\").Antique condition consistent with age. Shows expected light foxing, minor edge wear, folds from historical storage, and gentle toning to the laid paper. Highly legible penmanship. Perfect for framing, display, or historical paper collections.Translation\"At the request of Sieur Jugeat... T. T. Roland...
Summons the said [Sieur]? of Sebenis... to appear next Friday at eight o\'clock in the morning at the registry of... [Quellayes] to ratify and sign the opposition and conclusions which were served to them yesterday, in default of appearance and fine for the notice of Mr. [Vebaills] in order to have it homologated [legally confirmed], protesting [default] of which act [signed] May 16, 1735.\"
