Papers of George Godfrey, 1739-1796.

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Papers of George Godfrey, 1739-1796.

Contains summaries of cases citing cause of action, plaintiffs and defendants, sentencing, and costs incurred.

one box (ca. 20 items).

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Godfrey, George.

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Massachusetts. Superior Court of Judicature

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The Superior Court of Judicature, Court of Assize, and General Gaol Delivery, was created by the General Court of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay (as Massachusetts was designated by the Charter of 1691), initially by St 1692-3, c 33 (disallowed by the English Privy Council) and then by St 1699-1700, c 3. The court had cognizance of all pleas involving real or personal property, pleas to which the English Crown was a party, and all matters relating to conservation of the peace ...