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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
The special bail piece is a memorandum filed with the court stating that the defendant has been delivered to bail. It gives the names of the defendant and plaintiff; the name, occupation or rank, and residence of the bail (two persons are named, but generally one is fictitious--"John Doe" or "Richard .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Title:
Series:
J0134
Dates:
1807-1847
Abstract:
This series consists of judgment rolls which have been signed, filed, and docketed by the clerk of the Supreme Court. The judgment roll contains the record of pleadings and proceedings in a cause, prepared by the attorney for the party to whom the judgment has been awarded. Accompanying the judgment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
This series consists of judgment rolls which have been signed, filed, and docketed by the clerk of the Supreme Court. The judgment roll contains the record of pleadings and proceedings in a cause, prepared by the attorney for the party to whom the judgment has been awarded. Accompanying the judgment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This series consists of judgment rolls which have been signed, filed, and docketed by the clerk of the Supreme Court. Accompanying the judgment roll proper are copies of other documents filed in the cause, in what may be termed the judgment record..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Title:
Series:
J0149
Dates:
1809-1841
Abstract:
The documents in this series are brief notices of appointment of local agents by attorneys to act for them in all matters in the Supreme Court of Judicature. On the dorso of each one are found the names of the attorney and his local agent and the filing date. Appointment of legal agents was authorized .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
26
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
The documents in this series are brief notices of appointment of local agents by attorneys to act for them in all matters in the Supreme Court of Judicature. On the dorso of each one are found the names of the attorney and his local agent and the filing date. Appointment of legal agents was authorized .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
27
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Title:
Series:
J0175
Dates:
1834-1847
Abstract:
This series consists mostly of orders of circuit judges granting or denying motions for new trials after hearing arguments on bills of exceptions. Also included are a few orders granting motions to take testimony from out of state material witnesses. Each order lists title of the cause, date and substance .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
28
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This series contains abstracts of attorneys' accounts with the clerk of the Supreme Court at Albany. To the left of each attorney's name is a consecutive number referring to account books which are no longer extant. In columns are entered balances due from the attorneys and occasional entries of payments. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
29
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This account book contains a record of fees charged for filing declarations, judgments, satisfactions, motions, and other documents, and for performing searches of documents on file. Each entry gives the date of the fee, attorney's name, nature of fee charged, and amount of fee..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
This volume contains accounts of fees charged by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Geneva. The entries were made daily, and each gives the date, name of attorney charged, nature of charge, and the amount charged. The fees are for impressing seals; copying dockets; searching and copying .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
31
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Abstract:
This series consists mainly of declarations, or plaintiffs' initial pleadings; affidavits and admissions of service of these declarations; subsequent pleadings such as replications and rejoinders; demurrers; cognovits; writs of inquiry and inquisitions; and reports of damages as determined by clerks .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
32
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Abstract:
This series consists of writs of scire facias, which are orders under seal of the Supreme Court of Judicature commanding a sheriff to summon a defendant (or his heirs or assigns) to appear in court and show cause why execution of a judgment against him should not be levied from his property. The writ .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
33
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Abstract:
This series consists of affidavits of special bail for defendants. Each affidavit states that the special bail is worth double the amount demanded by the plaintiff in the writ of capias ad respondendum, after payment of all his debts, and that he is a freeholder or housekeeper in the county where the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
34
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This fragmentary series contains bills of costs awarded to winning parties. Each bill contains a list of costs incurred by the plaintiff in the progress of civil action from the initial retaining fee and warrant of attorney to filing of the execution. Court rules specified the costs to be allowed in .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
35
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature
Abstract:
These volumes contain accounts with attorneys practicing in the Supreme Court of Judicature in Albany, Utica, and Geneva. Accounts include name of attorney and debits for filing documents, sealing writs, certifying copies, searching for judgments unsatisfied, and other fees..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
36
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
This series consists of assignments of errors made by plaintiffs in error in Supreme Court. The assignment of errors corresponds to the declaration in an original action. In it the plaintiff in error states the "manifest error" found in the record, proceedings, and judgment in a case heard and decided .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This series consists of assignments of errors made by plaintiffs in error in the Supreme Court. The assignment of errors corresponds to the declaration in an ordinary action. In it the plaintiff in error states the "manifest error" found in the record, proceedings, and judgment in a case heard and decided .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
38
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
This series consists mostly of orders of Circuit Judges granting or denying motions for new trails after hearing arguments on a bill of exceptions in which a defendant alleged error in earlier proceedings. There are also a few orders granting judgment as in the case of non-suit, giving additional time .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
39
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This series consists of two lists of commissioners appointed by the Supreme Court to take affidavits to be read in that court and in the Court of Exchequer. Each list has names of commissioners and the date of appointment. The dates on the first list span the years 1788-1798; on the second, 1797-1800. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
40
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)
Abstract:
This series consists of documents relating to the naturalization of aliens by the Supreme Court of Judicature or by justices presiding at Circuit Courts. The documents, mostly from Oneida County, include the declaration of intention, in which an alien states his intention to renounce allegiance to a .........
Repository:
New York State Archives