State v. Van Waggoner, 6 N.J.L. 374 (1797)
The State of New Jersey against Van Waggoner (defendant) to prove the status of Rose, an indigenous woman, as an enslaved person. Decision: prisoner remanded.
Potter’s Heirs v. Potter’s Widow, 3 N.J.L. 415 (1808)
Hannah Potter (plaintiff), widow of Caleb Potter (deceased) against Samuel Potter Jr., Phebe Maxell, and Easter Maxwell (defendants), heirs of Caleb Potter regarding payment for …
Chatham Twp. v. Canfield’s Ex’rs, 8 N.J.L. 52 (1824)
The Township of Chatham against the Executors of Samuel Canfield (defendants) regarding the cost of support of William, an enslaved man. William was previously enslaved …
Fox v. Lambson, 8 N.J.L. 275 (1826)
Jacob Fox (plaintiff) against Moses Lambson (defendant) regarding the competency of a witness as enslaved persons are not considered competent witnesses. The witness in question …
Freeman v. Staats, 8 N.J. Eq. 814 (1853)
William H. Freeman and Margaret (plaintiffs) against Isaac Staats (defendant) regarding the will of Abraham Staats (deceased), father of Isaac. Isaac Staats was married to …