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New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva) Cognovits


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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:
The relicta et cognovit is the defendant's confession that he is liable for the debt or other damages alleged in the plaintiff's declaration, plus any costs and charges arising out of the action. The document gives the names of the parties and their attorneys and the amount of damages claimed. It is signed by the plaintiff's attorney.
Creator:
Title:
Cognovits
Quantity:

5.2 cubic feet

12 boxes

Inclusive Dates:
1829-1847
Series Number:
J0004

Arrangement

Chronological by filing date.

Scope and Content Note

The relicta et cognovit is the defendant's confession that he is liable for the debt or other damages alleged in the plaintiff's declaration, plus any costs and charges arising out of the action. The document gives the names of the parties and their attorneys and the amount of damages claimed. It is signed by the plaintiff's attorney.

Related Material

J0140 New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) Judgment Rolls, contains cognovits for Albany and Utica.

Custodial History

The Court of Appeals placed these records on deposit at the Historic Documents Collection, Queens College, from 1973-1982.

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