| "Appellate
Division, Third Department, One Hundred Years of Judicial Service" 
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One hundred years ago, the people of the State of New York established our Court by Constitutional amendment to improve the disposition of appeals in New York State. The creation of a strong and stable intermediate appellate court such as ours was a key concern. That the Appellate Division framework established a century ago has remained largely unchanged is a testament to the wisdom of the Constitutional delegates who formed our Court and to the dedication of the many Justices and nonjudicial staff who have served our Court over the years.
In this brochure, we hope to provide the reader with a glimpse of some of our distinguished Justices, the courtrooms in which we have sat, and the responsibilities we discharge. We also hope to provide a picture of our Court s rich history and the continued importance of our Constitutional mandate. |
The biographical sketches contained in the following pages are those of past and current Justices of this Court. They are the face of the Court presented to the public. But the success of our Court is not only attributable to the work of these Justices, but also to the efforts of an outstanding and supportive staff, Handling appeals is also a cooperative effort involving the Court, the litigants, and the attorneys who represent them. We have been fortunate to work with a courteous and knowledgeable Bar who have helped this Court contribute to the growth and improvement of the law and, most importantly, to achieve justice.
We look forward to beginning our Court s second century of judicial service and hope that it successfully continues the tradition of excellence established during the first one hundred years. |
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 The Historical Society of the Courts of the State of New York | |
