In a message dated 12/5/2010 5:49:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, paton42@shentel.net writes: Are chancery cases only for court cases? What is a chancery record? ---------------------------------- Yes, they are court cases. The Chancery Court handles suits such as divisions of estates, land disputes, divorce petitions and business partnership issues. The Judge hears from all sides and then makes what he thinks is a fair decision. The cases are initiated by a Bill of Complaint or Injunction by the Plaintiff who may have a grievance against the Defendant. It is a wealth of information for the genealogist and should never be overlooked. Gloria Bushong