Court Martial
A Court Martial was established in Albany with Richard Ingoldsby as the first President and Robert Livingston as first Judge Advocate.
Era Category: New York Under British Rule
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 »
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 »
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, 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 »
Local Courts
Local Courts had civil jurisdiction in matters involving less than five pounds sterling. The local constable and two local overseers presided.