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Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
22
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
23
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series is an alphabetical index by last name of complainant to Chancery Papers, State Archives Series J0070. Each entry in the index contains the names of the complainant and defendant and a file number. There are also special sections in the back of the index for banks, churches, insurance companies, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
24
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
This series consists of clerk's calendars for the New York State Court of Appeals, commencing at the time of the reorganization of the court under the Judicial Article of 1869..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
26
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
This series consist of docket books of motions filed in the New York State Court of Appeals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
27
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
28
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Title:
Series:
J8000
Dates:
1621-1891
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
29
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of draft reports on the Chancery Fund submitted to the state assembly. The reports were occasionally requested from the Register and Assistant Register by legislative resolution. Informational content of each report varies depending on what was requested..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Abstract:
This series consists of a card index to bound books produced by the Supreme Court of Judicature, Court of Chancery, Courts of Equity, and Court of Appeals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
31
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
32
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Title:
Series:
A1854
Dates:
1769-1827
Abstract:
The series consists of commissions and discharges issued for all appointive positions as well as pardons issued by the governor. The series was generated by the colonial governor, and after the organization of the state, the council of appointment. The bulk of the series records commissions and appointments; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
33
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of transcripts of trial testimony related to mismanagement and malfeasance of Munson G. Lockwood and other officers of Sing Sing State Prison. The testimony contains detailed information on the business and financial affairs of the Prison during Lockwood's controversial term as .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
34
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Admiralty
Abstract:
This series consists of process, pleadings, motion papers, evidence, and exhibits for cases brought before the Court of Admiralty. Over half of the cases are uncontested seizures of goods at customs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
35
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B1186
Dates:
1841-1869
Abstract:
Most of the documents in this series are associated with the Court of Chancery. Documents reference many different cases including one involving Philip Phelps and another involving the Commercial Bank of Albany. Other documents relay the names of employees of the Court of Appeals Clerk's Office and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
36
Creator:
New York (State). Temporary Commission on the Courts
Abstract:
This series consists of a working card file of the Temporary Commission on the Courts, chaired by Harrison Tweed. The file serves an index to the correspondence, legal authorities, and addresses associated with the records in Series A0002, Temporary Commission on the Courts records..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
37
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
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 Chancellor. Court rules required that all orders issued by the Chancellor be entered by the Register in separate books. This series is continued by Series J0046, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
38
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of decrees and special orders issued by the Chancellor. The decrees include those appointing court officers, establishing court rules, and providing relief to petitioners and complainants. Information includes names of complainant, petitioner or applicant and defendant, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
39
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of a list of final decrees issued by the Chancellor that were docketed, at the request of any party involved in a case, when a decree required a money payment by the losing party. Information recorded includes name of party against whom decree was rendered; his county and place .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
40
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series document cases brought before the Chancellor by petition and in certain administrative matters. Most cases involved incompetency (i.e., lunatics, infants, drunkards); administration of estates; and insolvent corporate bodies (i.e., churches, banks, railroads). Files include petitions; reports; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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