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New York State Commission of Appeals Clerk's Minutes

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Chronological by date.

Administrative History

Chapter 203 of the Laws of 1870 resulted in the creation of the Temporary Commission of Appeals. The Commission was to last for five years and was set up to help dispose of the backlog of cases that had built up in the Court of Appeals.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of minute books compiled by the clerks of the Commission of Appeals. The volumes include names of judges, clerks, and other court employees present; names of appellants and respondents; names of attorneys arguing cases; and comments on the cases heard. Also included are references to motions, arguments, decisions, and orders rendered in the cases heard by the Court of Appeals.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Each volume contains an alphabetical index to first party named in each case.

Custodial History

The Court of Appeals placed these records on deposit at the Historical Documents Collection, Queens College, from 1973-1982.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Access Terms