The Natural, Statistical, and Civil History of the State of New-York, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Macauley

9780666764928: The Natural, Statistical, and Civil History of the State of New-York, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666764921 ISBN 13: 9780666764928

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unearthing the layout of New York’s courts in the early republic—how justice was organized and who held power.

This book details the colonial and early state court system in New York, describing the hierarchy from supreme and city courts to counties, common pleas, and the role of justices of the peace. It explains how judges and clerks are appointed or elected, the scope of civil and criminal jurisdiction, and how trials and appeals are conducted. The text also offers pointed commentary on the efficiency and fairness of certain legal procedures, including bond requirements for appeals and the distribution of judicial duties.

Learn how the Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justices of the Peace fit together in the 19th‑century New York judiciary.
See the geographic limits of each court’s authority and the types of cases they handle.
Understand how trials were scheduled, how appeals worked, and how judges and clerks were chosen.
Read insightful remarks on the practical impact of these laws on suitors and the public.

Ideal for readers of legal history and readers curious about how state courts evolved in New York.

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