State v. Shreve, 1 N.J.L. 230 (1794)
New Jersey against Shreve (defendant) regarding the validity of a labor agreement with James, an enslaved man. Decision: enslaved person released.
State v. Pitney, 1 N.J.L. 165 (1793)
New Jersey against Pitney (defendant) regarding Prince, a Black man who claimed his freedom. Prince’s mother was enslaved to Jasper Smith (deceased), who manumitted all …
Respublica v. Gaoler of City & Cnty. of Philadelphia, 2 Yeates 258 (Pa. 1797)
Respublica against Jacob Hoffner, jailer of Philadelphia regarding the imprisonment of Duvivier Jubla. M. Gastog had arrested Jubla in response to the suit by Peter …
Respublica v. Smith, 4 Yeates 204 (Pa. 1805)
Respublica against Lambert Smith (defendant), keeper of the jail of Philadelphia, regarding Joseph, an enslaved man. Joseph was a fugitive slave enslaved to David H. …