New York State Court of Chancery Forms J0075

New York State Court of Chancery Forms

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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 consists of one volume of handwritten forms to be used as models for various types of orders, decrees, and writs issued by the Court of Chancery. A law of 1803 allowed the Court to determine and change the form of all orders, decrees, and process it issued. The elimination of or changes in a form is noted through annotations. These annotations often cite the date and the court rule mandating the change.

Creator:

New York (State). Court of Chancery

Title:

Chancery forms

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:

[circa 1820-1847]

Series Number:

J0075

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of one volume of handwritten forms to be used as models for various types of orders, decrees, and writs issued by the Court of Chancery. A law of 1803 allowed the Court to determine and change the form of all orders, decrees, and process it issued. The elimination of or changes in a form is noted through annotations on the forms or in the margins. These annotations often cite the date and the court rule mandating the change.