New York (State) Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) Writs of Inquiry and Inquisitions
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This small series of writs of inquisitions includes to colonial examples; the others are from the early national period. The writ is accompanied in most cases by the jury's inquisition, determining the amount of money owed by the defendant to the plaintiff. The inquisition bears the jurors' signatures and seals.
Title
- Writs of inquiry and inquisitions
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- JN551
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological by year.
Administrative History
The writ of inquisition ordered a sheriff to empanel a jury to inquire into the amount of damages owed to the plaintiff who had obtained a preliminary judgment, typically because the defendant confessed liability or failed to plead. The jury's return contains its award.
Scope and Content Note
This small series of writs of inquisitions includes to colonial examples; the others are from the early national period. The writ is accompanied in most cases by the jury's inquisition, determining the amount of money owed by the defendant to the plaintiff. The inquisition bears the jurors' signatures and seals.
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