New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This small series contains one example each of a writ of covenant, writ of habere facias possessionem, and writ of proclamation. There is also a folder of unidentified writs.
Title
- Miscellaneous writs
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- JN595
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological by year.
Administrative History
A writ of covenant commenced an action to recover damages for breach of a sealed contract. A writ of habere facias possessionem was an order to a sheriff to restore possession of real property to the prevailing party in an ejectment proceeding. The writ of proclamation was an order to a sheriff to give public notice to the defendant in a Supreme Court proceeding to plead to the plaintiff's demand.
Scope and Content Note
This small series contains one example each of a writ of covenant, writ of habere facias possessionem, and writ of proclamation. There is also a folder of unidentified writs.
Acquisition Information
These records were transferred by the New York State Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration in 2018.
Custodial History
Collection was assembled from several locations in the New York County Clerk's Office by staff of the Unified Court System.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.