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New York State Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors Bonds for Costs on Writs of Error to the U.S. Supreme Court


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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 series consists of bonds or sureties given by appellants for cases appealed as writs from the Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors (decided by the U.S. Supreme Court). Appellants were required to guarantee payment of costs incurred if the case was not decided in their favor.
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Bonds for costs on writs of error to the U.S. Supreme Court
Quantity:

0.4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1864-1888
Series Number:
J0164

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of bonds or sureties given by appellants for cases appealed as writs from the Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors (decided by the U.S. Supreme Court). Appellants were required to guarantee payment of costs incurred if the case was not decided in their favor.

Custodial History

The Court of Appeals deposited these records at Queens College, Historic Documents Collection, prior to transfer to the State Archives in 1982. The records were accessioned in April, 2000.

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