Chancellor's enrolled decrees after 1800, 1801-1847.

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Chancellor's enrolled decrees after 1800, 1801-1847.

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The records in this series pertain to original cases decided by the Chancellor. Chapter 133 of the Laws of 1801 required that decrees, or final decisions in Chancery cases, be "enrolled" by attaching to an engrossed copy of the decree signed by the Chancellor, all other papers relevant to the case.

120 cu. ft.

New York State Archives

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New York State Court of Chancery

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Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1788 gave the Court of Chancery the responsibility for overseeing the well being and property of persons deemed idiots or lunatics and infant trustees (persons under the age of 21 whose person and estate are under the care of a trustee of guardian). This responsibility was extended to habitual drunkards by Chapter 109 of the Laws of 1821. The power of the Chancellor to appoint a committee or receiver for an idiot or lunatic is derived from English precedent. His power t...