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Smith v. Commonwealth, 1840
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This case is about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1840
Citation:
37 Va. 695
Jurisdiction:
General Ct. of VA
People:
Nelson
Law type:
Larceny of a slave
Full name:
Smith v. Commonwealth
Court:
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia