This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1840 |
| Citation: | 11 G. & J. 185 |
| Jurisdiction: | Maryland |
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| Short Summary: | Holding that land descended was first applicable for payment of debts in relief of personal estate specifically bequeathed. Therefore, making a distinction between a simple contract and a specialty debt. The court recognized specifically bequeathed lands as a right for a specialty debt but not to a simple debt. |
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| Full name: | Chase and Crabb, executors of J. T. Chase, vs. Lockerman and others, heirs and devisees of J. T. C. |
| Court: | Court of Appeals of Maryland |