The Petty Courts
The Petty Courts were set up in each town and three officials appointed by the Governor held session on the first Wednesday of every … More The Petty Courts »
Era Category: Courts of the Era - British Rule
The Court of Chancery, 1684-1688
The Court of Chancery consisted of the Governor or his appointed Chancellor and the Council. The Court had original jurisdiction in all equity matters … More The Court of Chancery, 1684-1688 »
The Surrogate Court, 1684-1688
This Court consisted of the Governor sitting alone.
The Court of Chancery, 1691-1776
The Court of Chancery consisted of the Governor or his appointed and the Council. The court had the powers of the English Chancery and … More The Court of Chancery, 1691-1776 »
The Supreme Court of Judicature, 1691-1776
The Supreme Court of Judicature consisted of a Chief Justice, a Second Justice and three Associate Justices commissioned under royal warrant. It had the … More The Supreme Court of Judicature, 1691-1776 »
The Prerogative Court
The Prerogative Court consisted of the Governor with the Secretary as Registrar, and had the power to grant probate or administration of estates. The … More The Prerogative Court »
Mayor’s Court
Mayor's Court composed of the Mayor and four Aldermen had the same civil jurisdiction as the Court of Sessions within the City of New … More Mayor’s Court »
The Court of Assizes
The Court of Assizes was composed of the Governor, the Council and the Justices of the Peace in attendance. The Court of Assizes convened … More The Court of Assizes »
Court of Sessions, 1665-1684
Court of Sessions sat twice a year in each of the three Ridings of Yorkshire and had criminal and civil jurisdiction. The bench was … More Court of Sessions, 1665-1684 »