This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1819 |
| Citation: | 4 H. & J. 441 |
| Jurisdiction: | Maryland |
| People: | Lish |
| Short Summary: | Construction of a deed of gift. Holding that there can be no restrictions on a gift of personal property (including slaves) after it passes. |
| Law type: | |
| Full name: | Johnson vs. Negro Lish |
| Court: | Court of Appeals of Maryland |