INTRODUCTION HIS volume, the 45th of the Collections TH of the Society for 1912 contains: I. Proceedings of the General Court of Assizes held in the City of New York, October 6, 1680 to October 6, 1682. This court was established under the authority of "The Duke's Laws," 1665. It was composed of the Governor, Members of the Council, High Sheriff and such Justices of the Peace, as might attend. It sat in New York once a year, the regular term beginning on the last Thursday of September. Special terms, however, could be called at other times to hear causes requiring speedy dispatch. The court had original jurisdiction in all criminal matters, and civil cases of twenty pounds and upwards. It was abolished in 1683. II. Minutes of the Supreme Court of Judicature, April 4, 1693 to April 1, 1701. The Court was originally established by an act of the Legislature, May 6, 1691. It consisted at first of five judges, two of whom, together with the chief justice constituted a quorum. CONTENTS I. Proceedings of the General Court of Assizes held in the City of New York Oct. 6, 1680 to Oct. 6, 1682 II. Minutes of the Supreme Court of Judicature April 4, 1693 to April 1, 1701 III. Index. PAGES UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL COURT OF ASSIZES HELD IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK Att A General Court of Assizes holden PRESENT The Right Honoble Sr Edmund Andros, Knt. Goveror Capt Mathias Nicolls Capt William Dyre |