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Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files containing records of coroner's inquests, and reports, prepared under the Fatality Inquiries Act. Inquests, inquiries, or medical reports were required whenever a death occurred in circumstances where the cause of death was not immediately clear. In general the case files provide the name of the deceased and describe events surrounding death; in addition to findings of cause of death they may also contain recommendations to further public safety.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files containing summonses, subpoenas, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, motions, orders, transcripts of testimony, rulings, verdicts, and other material relating to criminal trials held under the jurisdication of the court.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files for causes heard in Amherst, N.S. Case files contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations, indictments, motions for appeal, orders, decisions, verdicts, and transcripts of testimony. The amount and type of records varies in each file. Series is arranged by an alphanumeric system.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files for causes heard in Pictou, N.S. Case files contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations, indictments, motions for appeal, orders, decisions, verdicts, and transcripts of testimony. The amount and type of records varies in each file. Series is arranged by an alphanumeric system.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files for causes heard in Truro, N.S. Case files contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations, indictments, motions for appeal, orders, decisions, verdicts, and transcripts of testimony. The amount and type of records varies in each file. Series is arranged by an alphanumeric system.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of minute books of proceedings of criminal cases heard in Truro, N.S. Books provide the case name, date, presiding judge, court proceedings, and verdict.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of docket books (also referred to as cause books and entry books) that provide a schedule or calendar of causes for hearing or trial in Truro, N.S. Books provide case file number, action and proceedings taken, and attending lawyers. Case files can be identified by searching entry books, some of which contain indexes of plaintiffs or defendants.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of judgment books that provide decisions and amount of damages allowed in civil actions heard in Truro, N.S. Books also provide a nominal index to plaintiff and defendant, the year and term in which judgment was rendered, and the case file number. Judgment books can be used as a contemporary finding aid to the case files.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of minute books of proceedings for cases heard in Truro, N.S. Books provide the case name, date, presiding judge, court proceedings, and verdict.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of a register book of warrants of attorney issued from the Truro, N.S. courthouse. Register provides the names of the litigants, and the dates the warrant was issued, filed, and executed. Series is arranged alphabetically by name.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files for causes heard in Windsor, N.S. Case files contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations, indictments, motions for appeal, orders, decisions, verdicts, and transcripts of testimony. The amount and type of records varies in each file. Series is arranged by an alphanumeric system.

A name index created by the Court is available for case numbers 1207 to 2182, covering December 4, 1914 to January 31, 1939. See 1996-253 volume on shelf.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of cause, (or docket) books which record the commencement of causes by the assignment of case file number and the recording of other information such as the names of plaintiff and defendant, their solicitors, and the nature of the actions. The books also record the subsequent filing of documents related to the case by the parties involved or the court itself. There is an additional volume which appears to be the index for the next Cause book volume which has yet to be received by the Nova Scotia Archives. Although not indexed exactly in alphabetical order each volume contains a chronological listing under the first letter of the last names of the parties to the case

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files, generated under the Fatality Inquires Act or the earlier Coroners' Act, that contain reports by the Coroner or Medical Examiner outlining the cause and circumstances or deaths in instances where violence or negligence is suspected, the death occurred in prison or jail, or if the place and circumstances of death required explanation. Files provide the name of the deceased and describe events surrounding death as recorded from inquiries by the medical examiner or coroner. The files may contain the records of inquests and the findings of the Coroner's Jury as well as evidence presented to the jury which for more recent deaths might include photographic evidence. Under the legislation the Coroner or Medical Examiner was required to file a report and evidence with the Clerk of the Crown in the local jurisdiction. In this instance the files were maintained as a separate series of County Court case files at the courthouse in Windsor, N.S.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of judgment books that provide the judges' decisions in civil actions heard in Windsor, N.S. and the amount of damages allowed. The entries generally record the parties to the case and their representatives. Some books contain an index at the front or back of the book by the first letter of the surnames of plaintiffs and defendants.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of minute books for the County Court in Windsor, N.S. These books record the daily proceedings of the court including the judge presiding and the cases heard. While some details like the names of witnesses giving testimony were recorded the "minutes" rarely, if ever, recorded any of the testimony or evidence presented. The outcomes of the cases however were usually noted. Most of the books were also used to record the proceedings of other courts or tribunals held at the Windsor courthouse.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files relating to applications for naturalization or citizenship heard in Windsor, Hants County. Under the federal Naturalization Act of 1914 the County Court or the Supreme Court in local session was empowered to determine if applicants for naturalization were qualified under the Act. The procedure under the statute was that the when the application was received it would be posted by the Court in a public place. After three months the Court would determine if the alien applicant met the criteria for naturalization and entertain any objections. Upon a positive determination the application would be sent to the Secretary of State for Canada who in general would accept the decision of the court. The certificate of naturalization would then be issued in duplicate with one copy to the now naturalized Canadian and one to be filed in the Court. Additionally form 1915 to 1951 lists of naturalized Canadians were published in the Canada Gazette and can now be found through the Library and Archives Canada website. Files provide information about the applicants' domicile, means of arrival, occupation, date and place of birth, and names of parents, spouse, and children. More recent files contain more detailed information. In addition to the files there is a ledger indexing them and recording court dates and disposition of applications. The index provides personal information about the applicant and also includes some copies of applications. In these case files the distinction between naturalization and citizenship relates to the period in which the application was addressed.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files for causes heard in Kentville, N.S. Case files contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations, indictments, motions for appeal, orders, decisions, verdicts, and transcripts of testimony. The amount and type of records varies in each file. Series is arranged by an alphanumeric system.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of a minute book of proceedings of criminal cases heard in Kentville, N.S. Book provides the case name, date, presiding judge, court proceedings, and verdict.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of docket books (also called cause books and entry books) that provide a schedule or calendar of causes for hearing or trial in Kentville, N.S. Books provide case file number, action and proceedings taken, and attending lawyers. Case files can be identified by searching entry books, some of which contain indexes of plaintiffs or defendants.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of judgment books that provide decisions and the amount of damages allowed in civil actions heard in Kentville, N.S. Books also provide a name index to plaintiff and defendant, the year and term in which judgment was rendered, and the case file number. Judgment books can be used as a contemporary finding aid to the case files.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of a minute book of proceedings for cases heard in Kentville, N.S. Book provides the case name, date, presiding judge, court proceedings, and verdict.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of registers which serve as indexes for county court cases. The names of both plaintiffs and defendants are recorded in lists for each year under the first letter of their surname with the corresponding case number.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files for causes heard in Halifax, N.S. Case files contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations, indictments, motions for appeal, orders, decisions, verdicts, and transcripts of testimony. The volume and type of records varies in each file. Series is arranged chronologically by court case number.

Name indexes were created by the Courts for case files dated 1877 to 1929 in Case File Registers. The names of both plaintiffs and defendants are recorded in lists for each year under the first letter of their surname with the corresponding case number.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of the cause books which record papers issued or filed in each case before the court. Generally the filing of a statement of claim would start the process in which the clerk of the court would assign a number to the case and issue a writ calling upon other parties to respond. The clerk would then record in the cause book the filing of any documents in connection with the case including those generated by the court which may indicate the final disposition of the case. Most cases involved the collection of debt and proceeded no further than the initial writ to other parties. Information recorded includes the names of the parties involved, the name of the plaintiff's solicitor, the case number assigned, any documents filed with the court and the date of filing. The first two volumes in the series are labelled as praecipe books and also record the sum of money sought. These praecipe books generally do not contain information relating to the case subsequent to the initial filing of a claim.

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of books used by County Court judges to record their decisions on motions or applications heard in chambers. The books record the parties to the case, the date the decision was rendered and the text of the decision or the action taken. From time to time notes on testimony heard are recorded in these books rather than the appropriate evidence book. The decisions were made primarily by: Judges Johnston, (1890-1900); Savary (1900); and Wallace, (1901-1914). Judge Wallace sometimes used shorthand to record his comments.