The Justice of the Peace Court
The Justice of the Peace Court consisted of a Justice of the Peace sitting alone in civil matters to the value of 40 shillings. … More The Justice of the Peace Court »
Era Category: New York Under British Rule
Court Martial
A Court Martial was established in Albany with Richard Ingoldsby as the first President and Robert Livingston as first Judge Advocate.
Court of Common Pleas
The Court of Common Pleas, also known as the County Court, had jurisdiction in all civil matters excepting land titles. It was the court … More Court of Common Pleas »
Court of Quarter Sessions
The Court of Sessions, also known as the Court of Quarter Sessions, was established in each county to hear criminal cases. The court was … More Court of Quarter Sessions »
Court of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of New York
The Court of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of New York had the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas within the … More Court of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of New York »
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, 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 Exchequer
The Court of Exchequer (also called the Court of Judicature) consisted of the Governor and Council.
Court of Oyer and Terminer, 1788-1895
In 1788, the justices were required to convene criminal courts (Oyer and Terminer) during the terms of the Circuit Court. The Court of Oyer … More Court of Oyer and Terminer, 1788-1895 »