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121
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery. Chancery Fund
Title:
Series:
J7076
Dates:
1825, 1836, 1838
Abstract:
This series consists of draft reports on the Chancery Fund submitted to the State Assembly. These reports were occasionally requested from the Register and Assistant Register by legislative resolution. The informational content of each report varies depending on what was requested..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
122
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery. Chancery Fund
Abstract:
This series consists of receipts, bills, statements, reports, copies of orders, bank books, and correspondence originally filed with the Register relating to the internal fiscal operation and administration of the court. The series contains information on fees and other monies received by the court, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
123
Creator:
New York (Colony). Prerogative Court
Abstract:
This series is an index of remittiturs from the New York State Court of Appeals. Register lists cases that were ultimately appealed to the Court of Appeals and returned to the Supreme Court (New York County) for execution of judgment..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
124
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series contains oversized enrolled decrees in bound volumes and folders. Each decree was signed by the Vice-Chancellor in the 1st Circuit or by the Chancellor. One case was commenced in 1839 and finally determined by the Supreme Court in Equity (New York County) in 1893..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
125
Creator:
New York (State). Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors
Title:
Series:
JN510
Dates:
1842
Abstract:
This register contains entries for cases placed on the calendar and argued during May term, 1842. Disposition of each case is indicated. Cases include arguments on demurrer, motions for a new trial (including a few criminal convictions), motions to set aside a referee's report, and applications for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
126
Creator:
United States. District Court (New York : Southern District)
Title:
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York transcript of docket of judgments
Series:
JN597
Dates:
1829-1839
Abstract:
This volume is a transcript of the docket of money judgments rendered in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and docketed by the court clerk, whose office was located in New York City..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
127
Creator:
New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)
Title:
Series:
JN598
Dates:
1784-1786, 1801-1820, 1842
Abstract:
The rough minute books contain minutes of civil trials and other proceedings in regular terms of the Circuit Court and in additional "sittings" in the city and county of New York. Trial minutes include the names of plaintiff and defendant, attorneys, jurors, and witnesses, and may list documents introduced .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
128
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Title:
Series:
J0047
Dates:
1830-1847
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of common orders (orders to which a party was entitled without having to show special cause) issued by the Vice Chancellors of the 2nd through 8th circuits. A court rule required the clerks of the circuits to enter common orders in separate bound volumes. Included in this .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
129
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of decrees and special orders issued by the Vice Chancellors primarily related to appointing court officials and providing relief to petitioners and complainants. Information includes the names of parties in the case, issue date, occasionally the place of issuance, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
130
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series contains a brief daily record of actions taken in cases heard by the Vice Chancellors of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th Circuits. Information includes hearing date, names of the parties and often their solicitors, and a statement of actions. The statement varies in content and detail depending .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
131
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of Supreme Court subpoenas ordering the Secretary of State to produce records from his office and summonses served on his staff. Documents identify the case name, location, and type of court session. The subpoenas identify records requested and specify the time and place the records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
132
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Title:
Series:
J0036
Dates:
[circa 1783]
Abstract:
This series consists of one volume, containing an inventory of the records of the provincial (colonial) Prerogative Court transferred from the Secretary of State to the Court of Probates. The inventory is divided into five sections: wills probated before the Revolution in 1776; wills probated behind .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
133
Creator:
New York (State). Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors
Title:
Series:
J0157
Dates:
1784-1847
Abstract:
This series consists of records of equity and probate appeals and law cases in error. While very few case files contain all records related to the case, most however include the writ or petition and an assignment of error or answer to an appeal. Appeals also include proceeding transcripts. Post-1830 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
134
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
135
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
136
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Abstract:
This series consists of writs of scire facias. These writs were issued by the Supreme Court of Judicature to compel a judgment debtor or his heirs to satisfy the judgment against him..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
137
Creator:
New York (Colony). Court of Assizes
Abstract:
These records document the settlement of civil and criminal cases by the governor and council sitting as the Court of Assizes. The court tried appeals of lower court decisions and served as an equity court in cases to which no specific legal provisions applied. Cases concerned: land title and/or inheritance .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
138
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
The small number of documents in this series relate to a judgment by a town of Romulus justice of the peace in Seneca County. The judgment was removed to the Seneca County Court of Common Pleas by a writ of certiorari, and thence submitted without writ of error to the Supreme Court by stipulation of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
139
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
This series consists of reports of referees who were appointed by rule of the court to report the amount of damages (if any) due to a plaintiff in an action which involved complex money accounts. Each report gives the title of the cause, the amount of damages awarded, the signatures of the three referees, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
140
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Abstract:
These volumes contain bonds of persons appointed by the State Court of Probates to administer and settle the estate of a decedent. Each bond states the name of three obligors, the amount and condition of the bond, the names of the administrator and two sureties, and the signatures of the obligors..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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