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New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) Precipes


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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:
This series contains precipes generated by the New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York). Precipes are brief instructions by an attorney to the court clerk to seal a writ or enter a common rule. The precipes list parties to the action and the attorney's name and date.
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Precipes
Quantity:

0.4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1713, 1762, 1790, 1795–1800, 1812
Series Number:
JN536

Arrangement

Chronological by year.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains precipes generated by the New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York). Precipes are brief instructions by an attorney to the court clerk to seal a writ or enter a common rule. The precipes list parties to the action and the attorney's name and date.

Acquisition Information

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

Custodial History

This collection was assembled from several locations in the New York County Clerk's Office by staff of the Unified Court System.

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.

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