Records of appeals and cases in error, [ca. 1784-1847]

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Records of appeals and cases in error, [ca. 1784-1847]

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These are the records of equity and probate appeals and law cases in error produced to conform to procedures established by law (Chap. 11, L. 1784) and court rules. This series is the predecessor of the Cases and Briefs of the present Court of Appeals. Most records are on paper but some pre-1800 records and all pre-1830 writs of error are on parchment.

19 cu. ft. (49 microfilm reels)

New York State Archives

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New York (State). Court of Appeals

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