Cases on Appeal

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A sample Cases on Appeal record
Record Series Cases On Appeal
Index Index
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Dates 1849-1946
Location Warren County Records Storage & Archives.
Format  
Arranged Printed volumes arranged chronologically, exhibits may contain maps and photographs.
Volume 14.33 cubic ft
Department County Clerk
Legal Restrictions Restrictions may apply. Divorces over 100 years.
Use Restrictions Staff will access all records and must approve all requests for copies
Historical Background Perhaps one of the most significant changes in legal procedure during the 19th century occurred with the adoption, in 1848, of the Code of Procedure, with the intention being to simplify the more complicated, time-consuming processes of the prior era. According to the publication, "Duely & Constantly Kept", produced by the New York State Court of Appeals and New York State Archives & Records Administration, the appeal process, previously used in Chancery, was extended to all civil actions heard in the various court - from inferior, lower courts to Supreme Court and on into the newly-created Court of Appeals. That Warren County's Cases on Appeal begin c. 1850 coincides with the implementation of the 1848 Code of Procedure. Selected cases of note include: Peo. v. Joseph Wood, Peo. v. George Willet, Price v. Price, William Spier and Queensbury Bridge, Kathan v. Kathan. With a change in court filing procedures in 1917 all Cases (Records) on Appeal were filed with the original action.
Description of Record Series Comprised of printed bound volumes (1852-1946), and consisting of a complete transcript of testimony, case name, plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, witness affidavits, court and filing information, with exhibits attached (including maps and/or photographs); related tri-folded documents may be attached as well separately filed documents 1849-1917; some duplicates and varying dates may be included. A numerical filing system was introduced c. 1893-1914 but later abandoned. Series also known as Cases and Exceptions. Cases on Appeal now filed with original Civil Action Case File. OCA Schedule # 20550.
Purpose of Record A record of evidence presented by an appellant to a higher court (i.e. Appellate Division or the Court of Appeals) for the purpose of overturning the decision of the lower court.
Other Formats None
Finding Aids Series indexed (1852 - 1901 only) by case name, with plaintiff, defendant, file date. Series locations on inventory database.
Related Series Civil Actions 1917 - present.