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1
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0046
 
 
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 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
 

2
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0045
 
 
Dates:
1806-1830
 
 
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
 

3
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Appeals
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J1063
 
 
Dates:
1847-1886
 
 
Abstract:  
The newly-established Court of Appeals assumed custody of the records and papers of the former Court of Chancery, including many files relating to cases pending at the time the Court of Chancery was abolished in 1847. The documents in this series consist of the order by a Supreme Court justice for transfer .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

4
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J1089
 
 
Dates:
1830-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of drafts of decrees and orders entered in Series J0048, Clerk's Minutes of Decrees, 1830-1847, and Series J0047, Clerk's Minutes of Common Orders, 1830-1847. Within some court sessions common orders, special orders, and decrees are bundled separately..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

5
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J2061
 
 
Dates:
1830-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of draft orders and decrees issued by the Vice Chancellor, copies of reports of fees collected by the court, lists of delinquent guardians, routine correspondence with the Chancellor and Register, appointment documents and oaths of office of court officials, and miscellaneous documents .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

6
Creator:
New York (Colony). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0090
 
 
Dates:
1701-1702, 1705-1708, 1720-1735, 1748-1770
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists mainly of copies of orders and decrees issued by the Royal Governor or Lieutenant Governor acting in his capacity as chancellor. Also included are minutes of proceedings, copies of Master's reports, and other material relevant to the business of the court. Decrees usually contain .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

7
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0089
 
 
Dates:
1823-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of draft decrees and orders used as entry documentation for the State Court of Chancery Common Order Book 1806-1830, Register's Minutes of Decrees 1830-1847, and Register's Minutes of Common Orders 1830-1847. Draft decrees appear in this series beginning in 1830. Occasionally a .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

8
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery (7th Circuit)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0204
 
 
Dates:
1843-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of copies of special orders issued by the Vice Chancellor in the 7th Circuit directing a Master to appoint a receiver for an insolvent debtor and directing the debtor to turn over all his property, account books, and papers to the receiver..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

9
Creator:
New York (State). Commission of Appeals
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J1232
 
 
Dates:
1874
 
 
Abstract:  
Chapter 9 of the Laws of 1873 provided that any case placed on the calendar of the Commission of Appeals, called for argument, and no other disposition made thereof at the time of the call, shall stand dismissed. In such instances, the commission would enter an order of dismissal that was to be considered .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

10
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
 

11
Creator:
New York County (N.Y.). Clerk's Office
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
JN520
 
 
Dates:
1797-1854
 
 
Abstract:  
Common rule books contain a record of common rules (or orders) entered by the clerk upon motion by the attorney for the plaintiff or defendant. Rules prior to July 1, 1847, were entered by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature in New York City. Starting July 1, 1847, rules were entered by the .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

12
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J2000
 
 
Dates:
1784-1828
 
 
Abstract:  
This series includes documents relating to the assignment and sale of property of insolvent debtors who petitioned for relief, or the attachment and sale of property of "absconding, concealed, or non-resident debtors" in response to the petition of creditors. Most of the petitions were directed to the .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

13
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J6026
 
 
Dates:
1829-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of motions and orders for commissions to be issued for taking of testimony from material witnesses residing out of state. The motion itself consists of a notice to the attorney for the plaintiff (or defendant) stating that application will be made for a commission and giving the .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

14
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of copies of orders and decrees issued by the Chancellor in cases of disputes between the Utica and Schenectady Railroad and owners of property it wished to appropriate. A law of 1833 incorporated the railroad and established the procedures for resolving such conflicts in the Court .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

15
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
 

16
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J8026
 
 
Dates:
1833-1847
 
 
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
 

17
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J5026
 
 
Dates:
1829-1847
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of petitions to a Supreme Court justice, commissioner, or judge of a court of common pleas for appointment of a guardian for an infant-defendant, or a next friend (prochein ami) for an infant-plaintiff (a minor could not appear in court)..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives