In re Waldron, 1816
13 Johns. 418 (1816) “Best Interests of the Child” Standard Following John P. Waldron’s marriage to Andrew McGowan’s daughter, Waldron became insolvent. In February … More In re Waldron, 1816 »
Era Category: Important Cases
People v. Christian Smith, 1817
1 American State Trials 779 (1814) 2 New-York City-Hall Recorder 77 (June 1817) Priest-Penitent Confidentiality A series of disputes that occurred over sixteen years … More People v. Christian Smith, 1817 »
Maurice v. Judd, 1818
3 American State Trials 603 (1818) The issue in this case was whether a whale was a fish within the meaning of a law … More Maurice v. Judd, 1818 »
Bradshaw v. Rogers & Magee, 1822
20 Johns. 103 (New York Supreme Court of Judicature, 1822) 20 Johns. 735 (New York Court for the Correction of Errors, 1823) Canal Law … More Bradshaw v. Rogers & Magee, 1822 »
People v. Mather, 1830
4 Wend. (N.Y.) 229 21 AmD 122 3 Wend. 431 (1830) Juror Disqualification In 1826, William Morgan of Batavia, New York, wrote a book, … More People v. Mather, 1830 »
Hart v. City of Albany, 1832
3 Paige Ch. 380 (New York Court of Chancery, 1832) 9 Wend. 571 (New York Court for the Correction of Errors, 1832) The Right … More Hart v. City of Albany, 1832 »
Wilson v. Mackenzie, 1845
7 Hill 95 (1845) Action Against an Officer of the Navy for Illegally Assaulting and Imprisoning a Subordinate While on the High Seas In … More Wilson v. Mackenzie, 1845 »
People v. William Freeman, 1846
4 Denio 8 (1847) First Use of the Insanity Defense in the United States John Van Nest, a wealthy farmer, lived with his wife … More People v. William Freeman, 1846 »
New York Court of Chancery, 1683-1846
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 »
The Court of General Sessions, 1683-1847
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 »