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Thornton’s Case, 1849
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This case cites a case about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1849
Citation:
11 Ill. 332
Jurisdiction:
Illinois
People:
Hempstead Thornton
Short Summary:
Wrongful detainment
Law type:
Full name:
Thornton’s case
Court:
Illinois Supreme Court
Cites 1 case:
Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842)