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In the Case of Tom, 1810
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This case is about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1810
Citation:
5 Johns. 365
Jurisdiction:
SC of New York
People:
Tom
Law type:
Recovery for freedom
Full name:
In the case of Tom, a Negro Man
Court:
New York Supreme Court of Judicature
Cited by 4 cases:
Kettletas v. Fleet (1808)
Inhabitants of Stockbridge v. Inhabitants of West Stockbridge (1817)
Elkins v. Zacharie (1834)
Wright v. Rogers (1837)