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
222 Madison Avenue
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.
Title
Minute books for the Trial of Issues
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet; 3 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
J0079
Creator
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.

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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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