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New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) Bills of Costs Taxed by Court Officers


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Overview of the Records

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

Summary:
This volume contains bills of costs in civil court proceedings taxed (approved) by a judge or court clerk. Each entry includes the name of court, title of case, itemized costs of the proceeding (whether it went to trial or not) allowed by statute, total costs, name of the defendant's attorney, and signature of the judge or court clerk. Most cases were determined in the Supreme Court of Judicature, others in the Mayor's Court in New York City and the Mayor's Court in Albany.
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New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) bills of costs taxed by court officers
Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1813-1821
Series Number:
JN601

Arrangement

Chronological by date of entry.

Scope and Content Note

This volume contains bills of costs in civil court proceedings taxed (approved) by a judge or court clerk. Each entry includes the name of court, title of case, itemized costs of the proceeding (whether it went to trial or not) allowed by statute, total costs, name of the defendant's attorney, and signature of the judge or court clerk. Most cases were determined in the Supreme Court of Judicature, others in the Mayor's Court in New York City and the Mayor's Court in Albany.

Acquisition Information

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

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