Research


Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
This series contains documents relating to civil litigation in the Supreme Court of Judicature, filed by the court clerk whose office was in New York City, or in other locations between the years 1778-1783. Most of the documents are pleadings by plaintiffs and defendants, bonds, draft rules, and affidavits. Criminal case documents include indictments, informations, etc., almost entirely for the period 1753-1795.
Creator:
Title:
Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) pleadings and other civil and criminal court documents
Quantity:

74 cubic feet

90 microfilm rolls 35mm

Inclusive Dates:
1699-1837
Bulk Dates:
1751-1837
Series Number:
JN522
Sponsor:
With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Grant number ST-03-27-0006-17), New York State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution, and the William Nelson Cromwell Foundation.