New York State Supreme Court of Judicature Bills of Exceptions
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of bills of exceptions, which were submitted by attorneys for defendants in inferior courts (civil or criminal) who intended to apply for a writ of error. The bill summarizes the proceedings to which exception is taken and is certified and signed by the judge (or judges) of the lower court.
Title
- Bills of exceptions
Quantity
- 0.9 cubic feet; 1 box
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- J0021
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of bills of exceptions, which were submitted by attorneys for defendants in inferior courts (civil or criminal) who intended to apply for a writ of error. The bill summarizes the proceedings to which exception is taken and is certified and signed by the judge (or judges) of the lower court. This is a fragmentary series, and the office of original filing is uncertain.
Related Material
J0031Series J0031, New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica) Writs of Error, includes most bills of exceptions.
Custodial History
The Court of Appeals placed these records on deposit at the Historic Documents Collection, Queens College, from 1973-1982.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.