This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1842 |
| Citation: | 12 G. & J. 399 |
| Jurisdiction: | Maryland |
| People: | |
| Short Summary: | Appellants allege that the breach of contract violates the dignity of the state. Arguing that Maryland's foundation was built upon compacts, and on similar conditions slaves were allowed to exist and be taxed within the states. |
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| Full name: | The State of Maryland, use of Washington County, vs. The Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company |
| Court: | Court of Appeals of Maryland |