Series 18: High Court of Errors and Appeals Opinion Books. 1835-1868.
Creator: Supreme Court (RG 32)
Collection Summary: A mix of bound and unbound opinions for the High Court of Errors and Appeals. Boxes 5589 and 5623 are bound volumes, while Box 5693 contains loose, unbound opinions for the court.
Access Restrictions: None.
Date(s): 1829-1833.
Volume: 1.50 Cubic Feet.
Finding Aid Created By: Shaun Stalzer in August 2024.
Related Materials: TBD
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
1835 5693
1838-1840 5693
1853-1856: Book F 5589
1859-1861 5693
1863-1865 5693
1868: Book K 5623
Undated 5693