State v. Heddon, 1 N.J.L. 377 (1795)
The State of New Jersey against Heddon (gaoler of Essex County) to determine if Cork is legally enslaved to Snowden or was unrightfully detained. Decision: …
State v. McDonald, 1 N.J.L. 332 (1795)
The State of New Jersey against M’Donald and Armstrong regarding the freedom of Black woman Phillis. Phillis was previously enslaved by Mrs. Hanna (deceased) and …
State v. Lyon, 1 N.J.L. 403 (1789)
New Jersey against Lyon (defendant) regarding the status of Margaret as a slave. Margaret was the daughter of Flora, an enslaved woman who was sold …
Ruston v. Ruston, 2 Yeates 54, S. C. 2 Dall. 243 (1796)
Edith Ruston, Robert Wallace, John Ramsay, and John Gilliland, executors of the estate of Job Ruston (plaintiffs) against Thomas Ruston (defendant) regarding the will of …
Wilson’s Lessee v. Rhoades, 4 Yeates 38 (Pa. 1804)
Lessee of William Wilson (plaintiff) against Michael Rhoades (defendant) regarding disputed property. Rhoades holds the land as a tenant under John M’Veagh. Decision: judgement for …
Campbell v. Wallace, 3 Yeates 271 (Pa. 1803)
James Campbell (plaintiff) agianst Herbert Wallace (defendant) regarding registration of enslaved persons. Wallace sold Beck, an enslaved woman, to Campbell. Beck was never registered in …
Cook v. Neaff, 3 Yeates 259 (Pa. 1801)
Joseph Cook (plaintiff) against John Neaff (defendant) regarding payment for purchase of Bob, an enslaved man. Decision: for plaintiff.
Philip v. Kirkpatrick, 2 Yeates 444 (Pa. 1799)
Philip and Eve (plaintiffs) against Abraham Kirkpatrick (defendant) regarding Eve’s enslavement to Kirkpatrick. Eve was previously enslaved by Aaron Works, who sold her to Kirkpatrick. …