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1
Creator:
New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Title:
Series:
B0910
Dates:
1885
Abstract:
This volume contains abstracts of various court cases. Abstracts provide case name and volume and page citations to case registers. Many of the abstracts also provide names of attorneys, case venue, and remarks regarding case outcome..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
The series consists of a daily "letterbook" listing incoming correspondence received by the comptroller's office from February 4 to May 3, 1848. Each entry shows date received, name and residence of correspondent, nature of business, and disposition..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York County (N.Y.). Clerk's Office
Title:
Series:
JN399
Dates:
1840-1856
Abstract:
Volume contains summary information about decrees in the Court of Chancery circuits throughout the state that were docketed in the office of the Assistant Register in New York City, if the decree required a money payment by the losing party. The register was compiled after abolition of the Court of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Title:
Series:
JN599
Dates:
1796-1845
Abstract:
Registers in this series contain lists of writs returned to the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at New York City. Each register entry includes the date or court term when the writ was returned, names of plaintiff and defendant, type of writ, and a summary of the sheriff's or other court officer's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series contains peddlers' licenses issued by the Secretary of State's Office, later Department of State; register entries tracking the issuance of peddlers' licenses; and some applications (dating 1949-1956 only) submitted in order to obtain licenses. The records were created pursuant to an amendment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
A0472
Dates:
1778-1870, 1880-1931
Abstract:
These registers were used to record names of individuals elected or appointed to a wide variety of state offices and boards. Positions documented range from statewide elective offices such as governor, comptroller, and attorney general to appointive offices such as adjutant general, superintendent of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Title:
Series:
B0907
Dates:
1882-1890
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York State Human Rights Appeal Board
Abstract:
The series lists information about "closed" (decided) appeals of human rights cases. Information includes appeal number; case title; outcome; initials of the presiding, concurring, or dissenting members; and the date the case was closed..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Abstract:
This series consists of final determinations of the court, as transcribed by the court clerk, for cases heard before the Third Department. Volume 32 contains special term appointment orders, 1902-1911. Information recorded for each case includes filing date, justices present, appellant and defendant, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Title:
Series:
J0026
Dates:
1896-1957
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Abstract:
This volume consists of recorded undertakings on appeal, in which persons or entities filing appeals with the State Court of Appeals engaged a surety to guarantee payment of all costs and damages which may be awarded against the appellant as a result of the appeal. Each entry includes a notarized attestation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series contains a short chronological record of proceedings in cases in which a clerk in Chancery provided a service. A court rule required the two Chancery Clerks in New York City and the two in Albany to maintain these registers..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This register lists bonds filed with the Court of Chancery by guardians and other agents of the court. Register also contains a list of title deeds filed by order of the Court of Chancery, 1760-1804..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Title:
Series:
JN314
Dates:
1831-1840
Abstract:
This register (or "docket") contains summary information on judicial trustees appointed by the Court of Chancery, First Circuit, to administer the property of persons not competent to do so themselves. Each entry states the case title (naming the petitioner or the parties to litigation), name of the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
The registers in this series contain summary chronological records of proceedings in the Court of Chancery (before spring 1823), in the Court of Equity (1st Circuit) (spring 1823 through 1829), and before the Vice-Chancellor (1st Circuit) (1830-1847), in cases ("causes") involving a complainant and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors
Title:
Series:
JN510
Dates:
1842
Abstract:
This register contains entries for cases placed on the calendar and argued during May term, 1842. Disposition of each case is indicated. Cases include arguments on demurrer, motions for a new trial (including a few criminal convictions), motions to set aside a referee's report, and applications for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Title:
Series:
13774
Dates:
circa 1865-1867
Abstract:
These registers of officers, soldiers, and seaman who served during the Civil War were completed by town and city clerks throughout New York State. They provide: name, residence, date and place of birth; rank, regiment and company; dates of enlistment muster and rank; place and length of enlistment; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series contains audited accounts. Entries for individuals and organizations list name, purpose due, and amount. They are signed and certified by the commissioners..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of registers listing auctioneers who posted bond and returned taxes to the State Comptroller. State law required auctioneers to file every three months "a just and true account" of all wares and goods sold at public auction so that the treasurer could determine what duties should .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Title:
Series:
A1278
Dates:
1906-1916
Abstract:
This register lists parcels of lands appropriated for use on each contract. It provides land parcel number; reputed owner; and date occupied by the State. It also includes accompanying correspondence from the Special Deputy Secretary State Engineer to the Secretary of the Canal Board..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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