Register's notes of cases heard by Chancellor Walworth J1082

Register's notes of cases heard by Chancellor Walworth

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:

This series consists of notes made, presumably, by the register of the Court of Chancery, of cases heard by Chancellor Reuben H. Walworth. Entries include the title of the case, the name of the solicitor for the petitioner, claimant, or appellant and the outcome of the case.

Creator:

New York (State). Court of Chancery

Title:

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1841-1846

Series Number:

J1082

Arrangement

No arrangement.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains notes made, presumably, by the register of the Court of Chancery, of cases heard by Chancellor Reuben H. Walworth. Each entry states the title of the case; the name of the solicitor for the petitioner, claimant, or appellant and the outcome of the case. Outcomes include granting of decrees and orders; referring of cases to a vice chancellor or to a master in chancery for further proceedings; granting or denying motions; and determining appeals from the surrogate's courts. Entries for a particular term of court are found on multiple pages tied together with cloth, tape, or ribbon.