Justice of the Peace Courts
Article VI, section 17, of the Constitution of 1846 authorized the election of Justices of the Peace to serve in the towns and villages … More Justice of the Peace Courts »
Era Category: Courts of the Era - Antebellum
County Courts
The Constitution of 1846 provided for the establishment of a County Court in each county outside New York City. It is authorized to handle … More County Courts »
The New York Court of Appeals, 1847-1869
The 1846 Constitution drew a distinction between the trial of impeachments and the review of cases on appeal, and established two separate courts a … More The New York Court of Appeals, 1847-1869 »
NYS Supreme Court
By Chapter 4 of the Laws of 1691, the New York Assembly established the New York Supreme Court of Judicature with the same common … More NYS Supreme Court »
Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors, 1777-1846
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 »
Surrogate’s Court, 1787 to Present
The Surrogate’s Courts are statutory courts that were established by chapter 38 of the Laws of 1787. The Surrogate’s Court, one in each county, … More Surrogate’s Court, 1787 to Present »