Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
A1863
Dates:
1857-1883
Abstract:
This series consists of documents constituting the whole proceedings for a case seeking repeal of a letters patent or dissolution of articles of incorporation. Information includes the cases' history, the defendant's defense, statements of facts, actions taken by, and the final judgment of the court. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This volume contains thirty-eight wills proved (determined to be valid) and recorded in the New York State Supreme Court of Judicature at Albany..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
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 common orders issued by the Chancellor be entered by the Register in separate books. This series continues Series J0045, New .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court (New York County)
Title:
Series:
J0218
Dates:
1868-1870
Abstract:
This series consists of mortgage foreclosure judgments brought before the New York County Supreme Court..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This series consist of returns to writs of certiorari, mandamus and error, and bills of exceptions filed in Albany..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
Queens College (New York, N.Y.). Historical Documents Collection
Title:
Series:
J2065
Dates:
1684-1800, 1824
Abstract:
This series consists of indexes containing names of plaintiffs and defendants in Chancery cases that have case documents in Series J0065, Enrolled Decrees, Filed Parchments and Papers Before 1800. Each index entry includes the names of the litigants, one or more alphanumeric document file codes, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of an index of enrolled decrees, including names of complainant defendant and complainant's solicitor, and date decree was enrolled. Occasionally an entry contains a remark about the nature or disposition of a case. Series also includes is a list of maps that relate to land disputes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Abstract:
This series consists of cases and briefs from two cases originally introduced in the Appellate Division, Third Department, appealed to the Court of Appeals, and then remitted to the Appellate Division. The cases include a 1942 proceeding to remove a local fire department chief under a provision of the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Abstract:
This series consists of final determinations of the court, as transcribed by the court clerk, for cases heard before the Third Department. Volume 32 contains special term appointment orders, 1902-1911. Information recorded for each case includes filing date, justices present, appellant and defendant, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Title:
Series:
J0026
Dates:
1896-1957
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Abstract:
This series consists of bound volumes of minutes created by the clerk of the Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Department. Minutes typically include a listing of cases in which motions were submitted to the court and a listing, by calendar number, of cases argued before the court..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
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
13
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Title:
Series:
B1851
Dates:
1969-1983
Abstract:
This series indexes Series J2001, New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Department Records and Briefs on Appeal, for the years 1969-1983 only. The cases listed were appealed to the Appellate Division from the Special Terms of the Supreme Court. Each entry gives volume number, case numbers .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Abstract:
This volume consists of recorded undertakings on appeal, in which persons or entities filing appeals with the State Court of Appeals engaged a surety to guarantee payment of all costs and damages which may be awarded against the appellant as a result of the appeal. Each entry includes a notarized attestation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of records pertaining to original cases decided by the Chancellor. Records include the abstract; the original bill of complaint or petition; the answer or pleading of the defendant; amendments to the original bill or to the answer; orders issued in the case; and a bill of costs .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Title:
Series:
J0065
Dates:
1684-1822
Abstract:
The series contains information on the particulars of cases, the results of court investigations, the content of testimony, and the determinations of the court. Records consist of decrees, bills of complaint, answers, testimonies, reports, and other documents filed in cases heard by the Chancellor. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of records filed in cases handled by the Chancellor without resort to an enrolled decree. Files vary in content but may contain copies or originals of any or all of the following: bills of complaint; petitions; answers to complaints; Master's and other reports; depositions; transcripts .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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