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New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) Clerk's Register of Cases Argued and Decided

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Numerical by court calendar number, then chronological by date.

Scope and Content Note

This register contains entries for cases placed on the calendar and argued during May term, 1842. Disposition of each case is indicated. Cases include arguments on demurrer, motions for a new trial (including a few criminal convictions), motions to set aside a referee's report, and applications for a special writ (attachment against a defaulting sheriff, mandamus, habeas corpus, etc.). There are a few entries relating to partition of real property and the admission of attorneys to practice in the court.

Related Publications

Inventory of New York County Clerk Court Records of Statewide Significance (New York State Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration, 2016), section 5.10, pages 169-170.

Acquisition Information

These records were transferred by the New York State Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration in 2017.

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.

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