Louisiana, Supreme Court, New Orleans : Martineau v Hooper, September 1820 [printed].

The conclusion of a case carried over from September 1818. The defendant, who worked as the plaintiff's overseer, shot and killed one of the plaintiff's slaves, Harry. The plaintiff sued to recover Harry's value. The lower court found for the defendant and the plaintiff appealed; the...

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Corporate Author:	Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) (digitiser.)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Slavery, abolition & social justice.
Subjects:	Court records Death Fugitive slaves Murder Punishment Slavery
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