This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1821 |
| Citation: | 5 H. & J. 211 |
| Jurisdiction: | Maryland |
| People: | Sall, Patt, Phillis |
| Short Summary: | After a verdict for the value of slaves, these same slaves had children and the plaintiff in this case is petitioning for the value of the children as well. Holding that a plaintiff is only entitled to the value of property dating back to the commencement of the suit. Therefore, the defendant is not responsible for the value of the children. |
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| Full name: | Hepburn, Adm'r. of Fishwick, vs. Sewell |
| Court: | Court of Appeals of Maryland |