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Cheek v. Wheatly, 1851
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This case is about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1851
Citation:
11 Hum. 556
Jurisdiction:
Tennessee
People:
Short Summary:
Action of trover for conversion of a slave
Law type:
Full name:
Cheek vs. Wheatly
Court:
Tennessee Supreme Court
Cited by 4 cases:
Conrad v. Griffey (1853)
Cheek v. Wheatley (1856)
Marble Co. v. Black (1890)
Hudson v. Philadelphia Life Ins. (1926)