Comprehensive reference to New York law as of 1896
This four‑volume set, edited by Charles A. Collin, presents the Revised Statutes of New York together with all other general statutes and court rules in force on January 1, 1896. It is designed as an accessible, ready reference for lawyers and students, with an emphasis on practical indexing that mirrors the digest tradition. Volume IV covers the core written laws and the framework of the state’s legal codes, organized to help you locate topics quickly.
This edition is the Hinth edition, published by Banks & Brothers in New York. It emphasizes an index-digest approach that explains both where a topic is found and what portion of the topic is included. The material reflects the ongoing consolidation and revision of statutes from the late 19th century and is intended as a practical tool for navigating the state’s general statutes and court rules.
- Authoritative statutory reference as of January 1, 1896
- Index-digest style to help locate topics and substance
- Links to the constitution, codes, general laws, and court rules
- Structured for use by practitioners needing a stable, historically grounded source
Ideal for readers seeking a historical legal reference or a baseline for the evolution of New York law.