Mayor's Court papers, [ca. 1681]-1864.

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Mayor's Court papers, [ca. 1681]-1864.

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The papers begin in 1681 with the appeal of Capt. Palmer from a decision of the Mayor's Court and conclude with a suit brought on Sept. 24, 1819 by one Leggett. Large quantities of returns of writs of inquiry, especially during 1770-1775, are present as well as numerous legal opinions by government officials. The papers are largely pleadings of attorneys, occasional briefs or abstracts of arguments but relatively few judgments or decrees. Endorsements on the papers frequently convey the treatment of the case in Court.

ca. 2,000 items (12 boxes)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6793088

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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New York (N.Y.). Mayor's Court

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New York (State). Court of Common Pleas (City and County of New York)

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Salzer, Benjamin,

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The Mayor's Court, established by the Dutch in 1650, was given this name by the English when they took over New York in 1664. Like its prototype in England, the Court aimed to provide justice for business men speedily and at lowest cost. In 1821 the Mayor's Court by statute became the Court of Common Pleas of the City and County of New York. From the description of Mayor's Court papers, [ca. 1681]-1864. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122622228 ...