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Insolvency Suits, 1807-1813

 Series

Scope and Contents

Insolvency suits were maintained by Court on a separate docket. The 383 suits filed between September 28, 1807 and May 3, 1813 are recorded in a single manuscript volume in summary fashion.

Dates

  • Creation: 1807-1813

Conditions Governing Access

City Court civil and criminal suits have been digitized as part of the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Collection of the Louisiana Digital Library.

Requesting Materials

Extent

From the Collection: 19 Cubic Feet (19 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: French

From the Collection: English

Index

An Index to Insolvency Suits filed in the City Court is available for researchers to view digitally.

Archives staff compiled this index from the manuscript index at the rear of the record book with additions and corrections made after consulting the entries for each individual suit.

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610