This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1859 |
| Citation: | 56 Va. 314 |
| Jurisdiction: | SC of Appeals VA |
| People: | Nancy [Nan] (mother to), Gracey, Milly, Jerry & Jeff |
| Short Summary: | The "presumption of law" in VA during this time is that if a person is of African descent, they're automatically deemed a slave until the person provides evidence that they're free. |
| Law type: | Suit for freedom |
| Full name: | Fulton's Ex'ors v. Gracey & als. |
| Court: | Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia |