This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1820 |
| Citation: | 5 H. & J. 100 |
| Jurisdiction: | Maryland |
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| Short Summary: | Concluding that if a slave is deemed free in another state, the ruling in that state has no effect on their freedom in Maryland. Furthermore stating that an infant in the state may only sue by guardian. |
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| Full name: | Davis vs. Jacquin & Pomerait |
| Court: | Court of Appeals of Maryland |