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Case files
RG 39 (Lunenburg) Series "C" Vol. 1 to 115; 1992-498/001 to 016; 1994-022/001; 1995-003/001 to 002; 1995-330/001; 1995-356/001; 1997-012/001 to 005. · Subseries · 1806-1989
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Lunenburg County circuit records series and consists of case files that contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations (charges), indictments, motions, orders, transcripts of testimony, appeals, motion orders, rulings, verdicts, and other material relating to civil actions and matters, as well as criminal prosecutions.

Case files
Subseries · 1807-1994
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Liverpool Queens County series and consists of case files that contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations (charges), indictments, motions, orders, transcripts of testimony, appeals, motion orders, rulings, verdicts, and other material relating to civil actions and matters, as well as criminal prosecutions.

Case files
RG 39 (Pictou) Series "C" Vol. 1 to 5; 1986-550/32-126. · Subseries · 1809-1976
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Pictou series and consists of case files for Pictou County containing summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, briefs, exhibits, pleadings, informations (charges), indictments, appeals, motions, orders, decisions, verdicts, and transcripts of proceedings, and files relating to the appointment of guardians. The files mainly concern civil lawsuits for the collection of debts and usually only contain information proving the debt. Few criminal case files exist.

From 1884 onwards the cause books serve as an index by plaintiff to case numbers. Prior to 1884 civil cases may be identified in the docket books and cause books. No indexes to criminal cases appear to exist. Files are arranged chronologically. Starting in the 1880s case numbers and docket numbers indicate this order. Prior to this time the cases are arranged within each year alphabetically by plaintiff.

Case files
RG 39 (Colchester) "C" Vol. 1 to 58; microfilm 16,566 (index); 1993-441/001; 2007-033/001 to /003; 2007-045/001 to /005, /007, /010, /015, and /018. · Subseries · 1811-1983
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Truro series and consists of Supreme Court case files containing summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, motions, orders, transcripts of testimony, appeals, rulings, verdicts, and other material relating to civil actions and matters.

Register
RG 39 (Shelburne) Series "C" Vol. 16; Microfilm 13,368 (part). · Subseries · 1816-1956
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Shelburne County circuit records series and consists of a register providing attorney's name, names of plaintiff and defendant, abstract of proceedings, and court fees charged. For later cases, proceedings and fees charged are not provided and cases are assigned an alphanumeric identification code. Cases are listed as civil (jury or non-jury) or criminal.

Judgment books
Subseries · 1824-1974
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Arichat series and consists of books recording the awarding of judgments in civil cases heard by the Supreme Court while sitting at Arichat. The books record the parties to the case, the plaintiff's representation, the amount of judgment and costs awarded, as well as the text of the judgment. When judgments were satisfied or warrants of execution issued the books noted this as well, although their completeness is unknown. Most judgments arose when debts were not paid and were awarded by default when defendants failed to appear or contest the statement of claim. Such judgments tended to follow an almost standard wording that was later included in the judicature act as a legislated form. Some awards may include information relating to property boundaries when such matters were at the root of a cause and others resulted in recorded judgments uniquely worded according to the circumstances of the case. Most judgment books include indexes by plaintiff and defendant. The first book in this series predates the establishment of Richmond County in 1835 and refers to the court's jurisdiction as the Southern District of Cape Breton County. Another volume was also used by the Inferior Court of Common Pleas while sitting at Arichat. Court activity at Richmond declined greatly during the 20th century.

Docket books
Subseries · 1840-1847, 1884-1977 (missing 1907 to 1911)
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Arichat series and consists of books used to record the commencement of civil cases before the court through the issuance of summons notifying defendants of the claims against them. The books record case numbers, parties, representation of the plaintiff, and documents issued and filed in connection with a cause. The first volume was also used as the County Court cause book and consequently the order appears confused when viewed on microfilm.

Case files
RG 39 (Richmond) Series "C" Vol. 1 to 2; Series "J" Vol. 11. · Subseries · 1856-1912
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Arichat series and consists of case files that contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, "informations" (charges), indictments, motions, orders, transcripts of testimony, appeals, motion orders, rulings, verdicts, and other material relating to civil actions and matters, as well as criminal prosecutions. These records appear to have had some connection with the Supreme Court sitting at Halifax, either in original jurisdiction or as a court of appeal. Although originating in Arichat, these are not necessarily the complete remaining case files of the court sitting in Richmond County.

Case files
RG 39 (Hants) Series "C" Vol. 1 to 28; 1996-253/011. · Subseries · 1861-1950
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Windsor series and consists of case files that contain summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, briefs, exhibits (documentary evidence), pleadings, informations (charges), indictments, appeals, motions, orders, rulings, transcripts of testimony, verdicts, photographs, and other material relating to civil actions and matters, as well as criminal prosecutions.

Judgment book
Microfilm 13,488 (part). · Subseries · Microfilmed in 1985
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Baddeck series and consists of a judgement book (also called an entry book) for the Supreme Court in Victoria County. Entry book contains an index and can be used as an index for causes heard in the Supreme Court. Entries record the name of plaintiff and defendant, a summary of the decision of the court and costs awarded. It is arranged chronologically.

Minutes of cases
Microfilm 13,488 (part). · Subseries · Microfilmed in 1985
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Baddeck series and consists of minutes of cases of the County Court and Supreme Court in Victoria County. Books contain the daily proceedings of both courts including the judge presiding and the cases heard.

Docket book
Microfilm 13,489. · Subseries · Microfilmed in 1985
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Baddeck series and consists of a docket book (also called a Cause book) that provides a schedule or calendar of actions or matters for hearing or trial in Victoria County. Book provides case file number, action and proceedings taken, and attending lawyers. Book includes name index by plaintiffs and defendants last name.

Writs of Execution registers
Subseries · 1893-1972
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Sub-series forms part of Circuit records at Arichat and consists of Writs of Execution registers that records writs issued by the court for action by the Sheriff, usually to collect on debts owed. These are actions of final process or the enforcement of the sentence in a judicial proceeding. Registers includes names of parties, type of proceedings, court orders issued, claims awarded, costs, amount levied, date of receipt, date of levy, and remarks.

Docket books
Microfilm 12676 to 12678; 1995-330/001. · Subseries · Microfilmed in 1981
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Lunenburg County circuit records series and consists of docket books that provide a schedule or calendar of actions or matters for hearing or trial. Books provide case file number, action and proceedings taken, and attending lawyers. Books include indexes of plaintiffs and defendants. Series is arranged chronologically.

Grand Jury book
Subseries · 1914-1942
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries forms part of Circuit records at Arichat series and consists of a microfilmed copy of one jury book. It contains the name, place of residence, and occupation of male citizens available to sit as Grand Jury members.

Proceedings books
Subseries · 1937-1968
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia fonds

Subseries contains 2 slim volumes of summaries of court proceedings heart at Arichat and at Saint Peter's in Richmond County. The proceedings include date of court hearing, name of judge presiding, and brief description of cases heard, if any. Case information includes names of the plaintiff and defendant, charges, and the judge's decision.

Minutes of the commission
Subseries · 8 April 1971-7 March 1974
Part of Royal Commissions (RG 44 ) Record Group

Subseries forms part of Minutes series and consists of the minutes of the meetings of the commission proper. They constitute a complete sequence in three numbered binders and are numbered 1 through 95, corresponding to the dates of their creation: 8 April 1971 (no. 1) to 7 March 1974 (no. 95).

Minutes of private hearings
Subseries · 16 July 1971-14 June 1973
Part of Royal Commissions (RG 44 ) Record Group

Subseries forms part of Minutes series and consists of the minutes of the 142 private hearings held by the commission. They constitute a complete sequence in two numbered binders and are numbered 1 through 142, corresponding to the dates of their creation: 16 July 1971 (no. 1) to 14 June 1973 (no. 142).

Minutes of public hearings
Subseries · 20 September 1971-3 May 1972
Part of Royal Commissions (RG 44 ) Record Group

Subseries forms part of Minutes series and consists of the minutes of the 39 public hearings the commission held throughout Nova Scotia. They constitute a complete sequence in two numbered binders and are numbered 1 through 39, corresponding to the dates of their creation: 20 September 1971 (no. 1) to 3 May 1972 (no. 39).

1992-753 · Subseries · 1986-1997
Part of Public Archives of Nova Scotia

Forms part of Provincial archivist's correspondence and other material - Public Archives of Nova Scotia and consists of correspondence and operational files arranged alphabetically by subject or by name of the organization conducting business with the Public Archives of Nova Scotia.

Subseries · 1971-1972
Part of Royal Commissions (RG 44 ) Record Group

Subseries forms part of Briefs and submissions series and consists of the nearly 500 written public briefs and submissions to the commission, in the following categories: province-wide organizations, home and school associations, individuals, organizations, Nova Scotia Teacher's Union locals, school boards, and towns and municipalities. Also includes transcripts of the secondary oral briefs presented by the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities and the Association of Municipal Administrators. Includes briefs not accounted for in the indices and item list.

Subseries · 13 August 1749 - 14 July 1756, predominant 13 August 1749 - 28 August 1752
Part of Commissioner of Public Records

Subseries forms part of Government at Halifax series and consists of orders and accounts of sloops of war at Halifax; includes orders, clearance papers and accounts of disbursements in connection with war vessels employed by Governor Edward Cornwallis (1749-1752), and his successors.

Governors' letter books
RG 1 volumes 38A-39A · Subseries · 1752-1764
Part of Commissioner of Public Records

Subseries forms part of Government at Halifax series and consists of letter books of Governor Peregrine Thomas Hopson, 1752-1753; Lieutenant Governor Jonathan Belcher, 1760-1763; and Governor Montagu Wilmot, 1763-1764.