New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) Writs of Scire Facias
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
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Albany, NY 12230
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Arrangement
Chronological by year.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of writs of scire facias. These writs were issued by the Supreme Court of Judicature to compel a judgment debtor or his heirs to satisfy the judgment against him.
Related Material
JN519 Judgment Rolls and Other Documents on Parchment, contains additional writs of scire facias.
Acquisition Information
These records were transferred by the New York State Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration in 2017.
Custodial History
Collection was assembled from several locations in the New York County Clerk's Office by staff of the United Court System.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.