New York Colony Court of Oyer and Terminer Minute Books JN521

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The Court of Oyer and Terminer had general jurisdiction in cases of felony, misdemeanor, and other offenses. A justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature presided, assisted by two local magistrates.

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