The rough minute books contain minutes of civil trials and other proceedings in regular terms of the Circuit Court and in additional "sittings" in the city and county of New York. Trial minutes include the names of plaintiff and defendant, attorneys, jurors, and witnesses, and may list documents introduced as evidence. The minutes state the amount of money judgment awarded by jury verdict after trial, or by jury inquisition if the defendant defaulted. The minute books also contain occasional entries of motions and orders, and fines against non-appearing jurors.
Creator
New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)
Access Restrictions
Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.
The calendars in this series contain lists of civil cases commenced in the Supreme Court of Judicature and announced for trial in regular Circuit Court terms and in additional "sittings" in the city and county of New York.
Creator
New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)
Access Restrictions
Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.
State Circuit Court (1st Circuit) engrossed minute books
Series Number
JN518
Summary
The engrossed minute books contain the minutes, in fine handwriting, of civil trials and other proceedings in regular terms of the Circuit Court and in additional "sittings" in the city and county of New York. All actions were commenced in the Supreme Court of Judicature and an issue roll was sent to the Circuit Court if a trial was required. Trial minutes include the names of plaintiff and defendant, attorneys, jurors, and witnesses, and may list documents introduced as evidence. The minutes state the amount of money judgment awarded by jury verdict after trial, or by jury inquisition if the defendant defaulted. The minute books also contain entries of motions and orders, fines against non-appearing jurors, and naturalizations of aliens.
Creator
New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)
Access Restrictions
Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.
Trial calendars, rough minutes, pleadings, and other papers
Series Number
JN513
Summary
This series includes trial calendars, rough minutes of trials and inquests, pleadings, and other documents relating to civil cases commenced in the Supreme Court of Judicature and noticed for trial in the Circuit Court for New York City and County (1st Circuit).
Creator
New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)
Access Restrictions
Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.