New York State Court of Chancery (2nd through 8th Circuits) Clerk's Docket of Decrees
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Overview of the Records
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Albany, NY 12230
2.6 cubic feet
8 volumes
Arrangement
Numeric by circuit, then alphabetical by last name of party against whom the degree was rendered, then chronological by date and time of docketing.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of docket books recording final decrees issued by the Vice Chancellor at the request of any party involved in a case. Revised Statutes of 1829 required the Clerks of various Chancery Circuits to maintain such a record and dictated its format.
Entries in the dockets are arranged in columns. The law required them to include the following information: name of the party against whom the decree was rendered; his county and place of residence; his title; trade or profession; the amount of damage, debt, or cash decreed; the date and time of docketing; the names of all parties involved in the case; and when (if) the decree was reversed, discharged, or vacated. Title, trade, or profession are occasionally recorded. Place of residence is occasionally omitted in the entries.
Custodial History
The Court of Appeals placed these records on deposit at the Historical Documents Collection, Queens College, from 1973-1982.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Access Terms
New York (State). Court of Chancery (7th Circuit)
New York (State). Court of Chancery (5th Circuit)
New York (State). Court of Chancery (2nd Circuit)
New York (State). Court of Appeals
New York (State). Court of Chancery (6th Circuit)
New York (State). Court of Chancery (3rd Circuit)