New York (State). Court of Chancery (8th Circuit)

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The power of the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor to appoint committees or guardians for idiots, lunatics, or insolvent corporations is derived from English precedent. This power was extended to the appointment of guardians for infants by Chapter 106 of the Laws of 1815 and to the appointment of committees for habitual drunkards by Chapter 109 of the Laws of 1821.

From the description of Listing of receivers, committees, and guardians, 1830-1847. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 81543999

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Active 1830

Active 1847

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