Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of writs of replevin, which were obtained by a plaintiff to recover physical possession of moveable goods
unlawfully taken by the defendant. The writ was addressed to the sheriff of the county where the goods lay. It states the
names of the parties to the action, describes the goods taken, and commands the sheriff to deliver them over to the plaintiff
and to arrest and take into custody the defendant for appearance in court.
Creator:
Title:
Writs of replevin
Quantity:
0.8 cubic feet
1 box
Inclusive Dates:
1838-1847
Series Number:
J0030