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Shue v. Turk, 1859
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This case is about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1859
Citation:
56 Va. 256
Jurisdiction:
SC of Appeals VA
People:
John Shue
Law type:
Suit for freedom
Full name:
Shue v. Turk, Sheriff
Court:
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Cites 3 cases:
Sawney v. Carter (1828)
Stevenson v. Singleton (1829)
Ruddle's Ex'or v. Ben (1839)
Cited by 2 cases:
Lee v. Tapscott (1796)
Atkins v. Lewis (1857)