Certiorari papers, 1797-1848.

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Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County). Certiorari papers, 1797-1848.

Certiorari papers, 1797-1848.

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Writs from appellate courts directing the Court of Common Pleas to send all documents relating to cases appealed to them. Show names of parties in the case, attorneys, and judges. The documents sent to and returned from the higher court are usually attached. These documents could include charges, depositions, and findings. May also include a list of exceptions from the higher court giving its reasons for overturning the lower court's decision. Arranged chronologically by court session, and therein by case number. Handwritten, and handwritten on printed forms.

8 drawers.

Lancaster County Historical Society