Creator: Supreme Court (RG 32)

Collection Summary: Two motion docket books for the High Court of Errors and Appeals. The books list: attorney names, docket numbers, party names, dates, motions, and dispositions for the cases. 

Access Restrictions: None.

Date(s): 1834-1856.

Volume: 1.0 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

1834-1840

5636

1849-1856

5637