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 »
Era Category: New York Under British Rule
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
Cosby v. Van Dam, 1733
In 1732, King George II of Great Britain appointed William Cosby Governor of the Provinces of New York. In the thirteen months that elapsed … More Cosby v. Van Dam, 1733 »