New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) Minute Books for the Trial of Issues J0079

New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) Minute Books for the Trial of Issues

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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 Court for the Trial of Issues was held by a justice of the Supreme Court for trials of issues which were not heard on circuit. The minutes of a trial include the title of the cause, the plaintiff's motion for the return of jury process with a panel of jurors annexed, a list of the jurors selected, a list of witnesses called for the plaintiff and defendant, and the jury's verdict and award of damages.

Creator:

New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)

Title:

Minute books for the Trial of Issues

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

3 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1798-1800

Series Number:

J0079

Scope and Content Note

The Court for the Trial of Issues was held by a justice of the Supreme Court for trials of issues which were not heard on circuit.

The minutes of a trial include the title of the cause, the plaintiff's motion for the return of jury process with a panel of jurors annexed, a list of the jurors selected, a list of witnesses called for the plaintiff and defendant, and the jury's verdict and award of damages (all the cases are civil actions). Occasionally the result is a non-suit of the plaintiff. The minutes also include lists of jurors, by town, who were fined for non-appearance.