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New York State Attorney General's Office Case and Action Registers


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
This series contains multiple registers of hearings held before the State Attorney General. Information includes the county where the case was held, the names of the respondent and petitioner, and the date when case was received and filed. Some cases also include information on notable events that occurred during cases, fees, costs, disposition of the case, names of attorneys, motions, adjournments, and orders.
Creator:
Title:
Case and action registers
Quantity:

3 cubic feet

15 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1813-1831, 1841-1883
Series Number:
B0606

Arrangement

Chronological by date of first notice or filing in case.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains multiple registers of hearings held before the Attorney General of New York. The registers vary in the amount of information given and can include the county where the case was held, the names of the respondent and petitioner, and the date when it was received and filed. Certain cases also include notable events that occurred during the cases, including fees and costs, the disposition of the case, names of attorneys, motions, adjournments, orders, etc.

Related Material

Series A0198, (Attorney General's) Records (unprocessed), may contain records continuing this series.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Index in front of each volume.

Volume list.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Access Terms

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Law

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