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New York State Department of State Supreme Court Summonses and Subpoenas


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Overview of the Records

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New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
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 must be delivered. The summonses contain the defendants' names, a copy of the plaintiff's complaint which outlines the reasons for filing suit, and length of time allotted defendants to answer plaintiff's complaint.
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Supreme Court summonses and subpoenas
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0.1 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1854-1882
Series Number:
A1866

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of subpoenas from the Supreme Court ordering the Secretary of State to produce certain records filed in his office and summonses from the same court served on the Secretary of State or other officials of his office. Both types of documents identify the name of the case, the location and type of court session, as well as the presiding judges. The subpoenas name the records requested and specify the time and place that they must be delivered. The summonses contain the name of all defendants, and their official titles, and a copy of the plaintiff's complaint, which outlines in detail his or her reasons for bringing suit against the defendants. The summonses also specify the period of time the defendants have to answer the plaintiff 's complaint. The series consists of a very small number of documents arranged in no discernable manner.

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