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RG 38 (Kings) Series "J" Vol. 2. · Series · 1876-1945
Part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds

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 · 1923-1977
Part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of a docket book (also called cause book) which gives a schedule or calendar of causes for hearing or trial in St. Mary's, N.S. and Guysborough, N.S. Each case was assigned a file number. Action and proceedings taken were recorded and the attending lawyers were named.

Series · 1876-1993
Part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of case files for causes heard in Port Hood, 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 · 1876-1975
Part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds

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 Arichat, 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 · 1890-1926
Part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds

Series forms part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds and consists of evidence books for criminal cases heard by the court. Books contain the judges' notes giving a summary of the proceedings and testimony heard. The notes provide the date, name of person charged, the charge, plea, evidence given, bail information, case disposition and sentence. Notes were created primarily by: Judges Johnston, (1890-1900); Savary (1900); and Wallace, (1901-1926). Judge Wallace sometimes recorded his notes in shorthand.

Series · 1915-1964
Part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds

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.

A file list with retrieval information is available · Series · 1896-1975; predominant 1947-1975
Part of Nova Scotia County Courts fonds

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.

Jury books

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of jury books that provide lists of grand, petit, and special jurors who served. Books provide case number, juror's name, occupation, place of residence, and date served. Books are arranged alphabetically by jurors names.

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of judges' notes and notebooks relating to proceedings. Notes and books provide date, parties' names, presiding judge, brief description of proceedings, and comments and opinions relating to the case. Series also includes judges' returns on convictions, correspondence, news clippings, reports, decisions, evidence taken, and a minute book of meetings of judges of the Supreme Court (1892-1933).

Index books
Series · 1788-1888, predominant 1861-1880
Part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of indexes of cases, with references to praecipe books, minute books, and judgment books. Series is arranged alphabetically by plaintiff.

Proceedings books

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of proceedings books that provide the case name, date, and brief notes on court proceedings. Volume 117 provides proceedings of criminal cases only and includes some copies of Commissions of Officers of the Court, with a scale of fees for various officials (1782-1785).

Chambers books

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of chambers books that provide date, time, judge, parties names, brief description of case proceedings, and final judgment. Series is arranged chronologically.

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of registers that provide actions taken in cases, the fees charged for each action, and the lawyer's name. Many entries, that were presumably settled, are crossed out and difficult to decipher. Series also includes a petty cash book for the court (1875-1876) and an accounts receivable ledger (1892-1896).

Registers

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of a register providing attorney's name, names of plaintiff and defendant, abstract of proceedings, and court fees charged. Later cases are assigned an alphanumeric classification. Cases are listed civil (jury or non-jury) or criminal. Series is arranged chronologically by year.

Equity chambers books

Series forms part of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Halifax County fonds and consists of equity chambers books for cases before the Judge in Equity. Books provide date, case file number and title, order sought, lawyer, and whether granted. Series is arranged chronologically.

Accession 1993-168/002-008 · Series · 1977-1987
Part of Office of Economic Development fonds

Series forms part of Office of Economic Development fonds and consists of case and subject files, some relating to policy development and strategic planning. Series includes files relating to Halterm Limited, Industrial Estates Limited, Nova Scotia Resources Limited, Offshore Coordinating Committee, Nova Scotia Resources Development Board, Venture Corporations Board, and Voluntary Planning Board. The Minister of Development had statutory responsibility for all these agencies, except Halterm Limited and Nova Scotia Resources Limited.

Accession 1992-171/001, 1993-145/001, 1993-168/001, and 1994-364/001 · Series · 1976-1984
Part of Office of Economic Development fonds

Series forms part of Office of Economic Development fonds and consists of case files of the Industrial Benefits Office. Series is arranged chronologically and alphabetically by title within each year.

Mount Saint Vincent University. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (Halifax, N.S.)
Series · 1962-1974
Part of Office of Economic Development fonds

Series forms part of Office of Economic Development fonds and consists of minutes of Voluntary Planning Board meetings. Series also includes progress and annual reports, recommendations, briefs, draft submissions, plans, studies, assessments, and economic reviews.

Nova Scotia Voluntary Planning Board
Series · 1967-1981
Part of Office of Economic Development fonds

Series forms part of Office of Economic Development fonds and consists of correspondence of various ministers of the department. Series also includes memoranda, reports, proposals, agendas and minutes of meetings, articles, brochures, information booklets, and newspaper clippings. Ministers represented include: W.S.K. Jones (1964-1968), Thomas J. McKeough (1968-1969), Gerald Ritcey (1969-1970), Ralph Fiske (1970-1973), George Mitchell (1973-1976), Sandy Cameron (1976-1978), and Roland Thornhill (1978-1987).

Series · 1981
Part of Office of Economic Development fonds

Series forms part of Office of Economic Development fonds and consists of copies of Nova Scotia Resources Limited (NSRL) board minutes, correspondence, and material relating to various NSRL projects. Records appear to originate from the deputy minister's office. NSRL was established in 1981 by the Government of Nova Scotia to invest in and manage the province's participation in petroleum, energy, and mineral development. One such venture was a synthetic fuel project aimed at using the dormant Gulf Canada refinery in conjunction with a coal to oil conversion method.

Job creation correspondence
Series · 1978-1979
Part of Office of Economic Development fonds

Series forms part of Office of Economic Development fonds and consists of the minister's copies of project acceptance letters. Series also includes memoranda about job creation programs and objectives. The department operated a variety of employment projects through the Job Creation Division, usually by granting money for salaries for specific projects. In most cases the department administered the money directly.