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Dent v. Smith, 1849
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This case is about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1849
Citation:
15 Ala. 286
Jurisdiction:
Alabama
People:
Law type:
Levy on Enslaved Personsagainst executor of estate
Full name:
Dent V. Smith
Court:
Alabama Supreme Court
Cites 4 cases:
Gay v. Moseley (1811)
Cato v. Easley (1829)
Fryer v. Dennis (1841)
Moore v. Spence (1844)