Writs of error, 1807-1847.

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Writs of error, 1807-1847.

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Defendants obtained writs of error to have a cause judged in an inferior court removed to the Supreme Court for review. Files in this series usually include the writ of error ordering the lower court to return records of the case to the Supreme Court; the lower court's return or answer; and the defendant's bill of exceptions stating the objections to the lower court proceedings.

10.8 cu. ft. (25 boxes)

New York State Archives

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New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)

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