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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
Transcripts of dockets of judgments were filed in the office of the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature in New York City by the other clerks of the court. Transcripts for the Albany office start 1790; Utica, 1807; Canandaigua (later Geneva), 1829. Each entry includes the name of the party against whom judgment was obtained (usually defendant); name of the party in whose favor judgment was obtained (usually plaintiff); amounts of debt, damages, and costs; date of filing judgment; name of attorney for losing party; and date of satisfaction, if any.
Creator:
Title:
Transcripts of dockets of judgments (Albany, Canandaigua, Geneva, Utica, and New York City)
Quantity:

18 cubic feet

42 volumes; 25 microfilm rolls 35mm

Inclusive Dates:
1790-1847
Series Number:
JN526