New York Court of Chancery

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 3,889 decisions of this court, filed through June 15, 1850.

Court level

Highest court of the state

Jurisdiction

New York

Which decisions of the New York Court of Chancery are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. Kane v. BloodgoodJuly 1, 1823 · cited 159 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
2. Beekman v. Saratoga & Schenectady Rail RoadNovember 26, 1831 · cited 153 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. Trustees of Watertown v. Cowen & BaggAugust 5, 1834 · cited 150 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
4. Robinson v. SmithApril 17, 1831 · cited 148 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. Hawley & King v. JamesJuly 21, 1835 · cited 100 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the New York Court of Chancery?

They are in the library under the New York State Court of Appeals: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other New York courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of New York.

• New York Court of Appeals
• Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
• Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
• Court Of Oyer And Terminer New York
• New York State Hospital Commission

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