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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains transcriptions of enrolled decrees, the final determinations in equity cases involving a complainant
and defendant. The decrees were issued by the Chancellor, the Circuit Judge in the 1st Circuit (1823-1829), the Vice-Chancellor
in the 1st Circuit (1830-1847), or (after July 1, 1847) a Justice of the Supreme Court. The most numerous case category is
mortgage foreclosures. Less numerous case categories include matrimonial proceedings (divorce, separation, annulment), commercial
disputes, wills, trusts, injunctions, and receiverships.
Creator:
Title:
Court of Chancery transcriptions of enrolled decrees into libers
Quantity:
188.3 cubic feet
442 volumes; 169 microfilm rolls 35mm
Inclusive Dates:
1799-1890
Bulk Dates:
1799-1847
Series Number:
JN306
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