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 »
Era Category: Important Cases - British Rule
Court of Sessions, 1684-1688
The Court of Sessions consisted of three local Justices of the Peace who held session twice a year in each county and more frequently … More Court of Sessions, 1684-1688 »
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 »
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.
Local Courts
Local Courts had civil jurisdiction in matters involving less than five pounds sterling. The local constable and two local overseers presided.
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 Court of Exchequer
The Court of Exchequer (also called the Court of Judicature) consisted of the Governor and Council.
The Jacob Leisler Treason Trial, 1691
Leisler-Milborne Treason Trial Background In 1688, James II ordered that the Province of New York be annexed to the Dominion of New England that … More The Jacob Leisler Treason Trial, 1691 »
The Colonel Nicholas Bayard Treason Trial, 1702
Background In 1691, Nicholas Bayard, who had been a force behind the trial and execution of Jacob Leisler for treason, sponsored a law which … More The Colonel Nicholas Bayard Treason Trial, 1702 »