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Jones v. Swift, 1847
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This case is about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1847
Citation:
12 Ala. 144
Jurisdiction:
Alabama
People:
Rachel
Law type:
Action of detinue to recover enslaved person
Full name:
Jones, Adm'r. V. Swift
Court:
Alabama Supreme Court
Cited by 2 cases:
Nicolson v. Burke (1849)
Rutland v. Chesson (1893)