People v. Van Rensselaer; People v. Clarke, 1853
People v. Van Rensselaer 9 N.Y. 291 (1853) The long simmering issue of manorial titles came to the fore again in the mid-19th century … More People v. Van Rensselaer; People v. Clarke, 1853 »
Era Category: Important Cases - Antebellum
Thomas v. Winchester, 1852
Professor Stewart Sterk highlighted this case in There Shall Be a Court of Appeals, writing that “In New York, and elsewhere, liability for harm … More Thomas v. Winchester, 1852 »
In the Matter of Robert Martin, 1865
31 How. Pr. 228, 45 Barb 142 (1865) Suspension of Habeas Corpus “When the necessity arises, the military power is paramount, and the laws … More In the Matter of Robert Martin, 1865 »
People v. Robinson, 1854
4 American State Trials 88 The Trial of Henrietta Robinson for the Murder of Timothy Lanagan, Troy, N.Y., 1854 Known as the “veiled murderess,” … More People v. Robinson, 1854 »
People v. William Landon, 1855
7 American State Trials 893 The Trial of William Landon for Breach of the Prohibition Law of the State, Albany, N.Y., 1855 In April … More People v. William Landon, 1855 »
People v. Judson, 1849
11 Daly 3 (1849) Astor Place Riot During the 1840s, attending plays was a major form of public entertainment and crowds of people congregated … More People v. Judson, 1849 »
The People ex rel. Hackley v. Kelly &c. and Matter of Andrew J. Hackley, 1861
24 N.Y. 74 (1861) In the early 1860s, the Republicans who controlled the New York Legislature tried to break the hold of Tammany Hall … More The People ex rel. Hackley v. Kelly &c. and Matter of Andrew J. Hackley, 1861 »
New York ex rel. Cutler v. Dibble, 1858
62 U.S. (21 How.) 366 (1858) The Treaty of Buffalo Creek (1838) provided for the removal of the Seneca from their lands in the … More New York ex rel. Cutler v. Dibble, 1858 »
People v. Cunningham, 1847
Harvey Burdell was the owner of 31 Bond Street, a large, four-story town house in New York City, in which he had his home, … More People v. Cunningham, 1847 »
People v. Cole, 1868
The trial of George W. Cole for the murder of L. Harris Hiscock elicited much public interest because of the prominence of the alleged … More People v. Cole, 1868 »