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New York State Supreme Court of Judicature Bills of Exceptions


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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 consists of bills of exceptions, which were submitted by attorneys for defendants in inferior courts (civil or criminal) who intended to apply for a writ of error. The bill summarizes the proceedings to which exception is taken and is certified and signed by the judge (or judges) of the lower court.
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Bills of exceptions
Quantity:

0.9 cubic feet

1 box

Inclusive Dates:
[ca. 1805-1847]
Series Number:
J0021

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of bills of exceptions, which were submitted by attorneys for defendants in inferior courts (civil or criminal) who intended to apply for a writ of error. The bill summarizes the proceedings to which exception is taken and is certified and signed by the judge (or judges) of the lower court. This is a fragmentary series, and the office of original filing is uncertain.

Related Material

J0031 New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica) Writs of Error, includes most bills of exceptions.

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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