New York State Court of Chancery (2nd Circuit) Appointments of Agents J1151

New York State Court of Chancery (2nd Circuit) Appointments of Agents

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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 appointments of agents, filed by solicitors, with the Clerk of the 2nd Chancery Circuit. Each appointment contains the name of the agent, date of appointment, place of residence, and the signature of the appointing solicitor. The rule of the court required every solicitor in chancery to appoint in writing an agent in every city or town where the Register, Assistant Register, and Chancery Circuit Clerks maintained offices.

Creator:

New York (State). Court of Chancery

Title:

Appointments of agents

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1823-1842

Series Number:

J1151

Arrangement

Reverse chronological order.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of appointments of agents filed with the Clerk of the 2nd Chancery Circuit by solicitors. The rule of the court required every solicitor in chancery to appoint in writing an agent in every city or town where the Register, Assistant Register and Chancery Circuit Clerks maintained offices. The agent had the authority to service papers for the solicitor, or a person authorized by the Chancellor. Each appointment contains the name of the agent, date of appointment, place of residence, and the signatures of the appointing solicitor.