In New York City, bank failures and the conspiracy cases of 1826 caused severe calendar congestion in the Supreme Court and in the Court … More The Superior Court of the City of New York, 1828-1894 »
The 1777 Constitution continued in existence the Provincial Court of Chancery and Robert R. Livingston was appointed New York’s first Chancellor. During the early … More New York Court of Chancery, 1683-1846 »
In New York City, 1683-1962 The Court of General Sessions was a county court established on October 17, 1683 by the first Assembly in … More The Court of General Sessions, 1683-1847 »
The Court of Common Pleas was established by the Dongan Charter of 1686. Also known as the Mayor’s Court, it was a civil court … More Court of Common Pleas, 1686-1895 »
On November 25, 1775, the Continental Congress recommended that the Colonies establish Courts of Admiralty to address cases relating to captures at sea, and … More The New York Court of Admiralty, 1775-1789 »
The Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors was established by the Constitution of 1777. Commonly called the Court of Errors, … More Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors, 1777-1846 »
The Probate Court was established in 1778. Initially, it exercised the prerogative powers of the colonial Governor but later its original jurisdiction was confined … More Probate Court, 1778-1823 »
In 1786, the Justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature were directed to hold sessions of the Circuit Court in the counties to which … More Circuit Courts, 1786-1895 »
In 1788, the justices were required to convene criminal courts (Oyer and Terminer) during the terms of the Circuit Court. The Court of Oyer … More Court of Oyer and Terminer, 1788-1895 »
The Marine Court was initially known as the Justices’ Court and was established in New York City in 1807. In 1813, it became a … More The Marine Court of the City of New York, 1807-1883 »
