Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany) briefs, draft rules, and motions
Series Number
J7011
Summary
This series consists of briefs, draft rules, affidavits and notices of motions, certificates of clerkships, and other documents bundled together by court term. Included are a few rules for attachment of property of sheriffs who had failed to put in bail for defendants; orders for holding circuit courts; opinions; and petitions for appointment of Supreme Court Commissioners. The series also includes a few affidavits of war service and property by Revolutionary War veterans intending to apply for pensions.
Creator
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series consists of internal case reports, memoranda, and a small number of draft opinions, opinions, and dissenting opinions prepared by judges of the Court of Appeals, the state's highest court. The reports give background information on a case; outlines of the issues; points of law; and often a recommendation (e.g., that the judgment be affirmed without opinion; that a motion should be granted).
Creator
New York (State). Court of Appeals
Access Restrictions
Restricted according to Memorandum of Understanding between Court of Appeals and State Archives, dated January, 1993.