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 original writs which ordered a sheriff to summon or attach a defendant to appear in court. In the
early nineteenth century, the original writ was used primarily in actions where the defendant was a fictitious person, i.e.
a corporation, which could not be arrested on a writ of capias. All the documents in this series concern promissory notes
given by banks; the plaintiff is the creditor or his assignee.
Creator:
Title:
Precipes and original writs
Quantity:
0.8 cubic feet
2 boxes
Inclusive Dates:
1815-1825
Series Number:
J0168
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