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New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva) Day Book for Clerk's Fees


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Repository:

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

Summary:
This volume contains accounts of fees charged by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Geneva. The entries were made daily, and each gives the date, name of attorney charged, nature of charge, and the amount charged. The fees are for impressing seals; copying dockets; searching and copying documents; taking affidavits; and taxing costs.
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Day book for clerk's fees
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1839-1847
Series Number:
J0244

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Scope and Content Note

This volume contains accounts of fees charged by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Geneva. The entries were made daily, and each gives the date, name of attorney charged, nature of charge, and the amount charged. The fees are for impressing seals; copying dockets; searching and copying documents; taking affidavits; and taxing costs. Occasionally residences of attorney are indicated. This record was compiled pursuant to a law of 1839 containing a new list of fees to be charged by clerks of the Supreme Court.

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