COLONIAL NEW JERSEY.


BELCHER, JONATHAN. 1681/2-1757. Document Signed ("J Belcher"), being "An Act for continuing An Act entitled An Act to prevent actions of Fifteen pounds and under being brought into the Supreme Court of This Colony," 1 p, folio (410 x 330 mm), [New Jersey], May 31, 1753, also signed by CHARLES READ as Speaker of the House and Jonathan Reading, docketed on verso, leaf creased horizontally, some separation at left marginal folds, right margin chipped.The Supreme Court of New Jersey (not named in this document, but Belcher served as colonial governor from 1746 until his death). Earlier in his career he jointly served as governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The present act prevents citizens from bringing low-value lawsuits to the Supreme Court.