New York State Court of Chancery (1st Circuit) Clerk's Rough Minutes Books
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These volumes contain a chronological record of proceedings before the Vice-Chancellor and Assistant Vice-Chancellor in the Court of Chancery, 1st Circuit, in New York City. The rough minutes contain brief notes of proceedings, such as filing of papers and issuance of preliminary orders and a final order or decree, in cases involving a complainant and defendant. Not included in the registers are non-adversarial cases commenced by petition.
Title
- Court of Chancery (1st Circuit) clerk's rough minutes books
Quantity
- 4 cubic feet; 22 volume(s); 8 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- JN318
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological by date of court session.
Administrative History
First Circuit Chancery cases pending when the Court of Chancery was abolished effective July 1, 1847, were transferred to the Supreme Court (New York County). The cases were decided in that court's equity terms.
Scope and Content Note
These volumes contain a chronological record of proceedings before the Vice-Chancellor and Assistant Vice-Chancellor in the Court of Chancery, 1st Circuit, in New York City. The rough minutes contain brief notes of proceedings, such as filing of papers and issuance of preliminary orders and a final order or decree, in cases involving a complainant and defendant. Not included in the registers are non-adversarial cases commenced by petition.
Other Finding Aids
Microfilm roll list is available at the repository.
Access Restrictions
Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.