Creator: Supreme Court (RG 32)

Collection Summary: Three index books for the minutes of the Mississippi High Court of Errors and Appeals. One book dates from 1842-1843, and another from 1845-1846. The third book is undated, but judging from its appearance was used during the same approximate time period (circa 1840s). The books list the party names with their corresponding page number. 

Access Restrictions: None.

Date(s): 1842-1846.

Volume: 0.5 Cubic Feet.

Finding Aid Created By: Shaun Stalzer in August 2024.

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Record Group History: According to Article V of the Constitution of 1817, the judicial power of the state was vested in one supreme court and such superior and inferior courts of law and equity as the legislature may from time to time direct. The Constitution of 1832 changed the supreme court to the High Court of Errors and Appeals which consisted of three judges. Article V of the Constitution of 1868 changed the name of the state's highest court back to Supreme Court. The Constitution of 1890 maintained a supreme court of three judges but made the office elective. 

Collection Inventory:
Box Content 

Box Number

1842-1843

29444

1845-1846

29444

Undated

29444