Williamson v. Chamberlain, 10 N.J. Eq. 373 (Ch. 1855)
William Williamson and his wife (plaintiffs) against James P. Chamberlain and others (defendants) regarding the will of Amos Hoagland. Decision: bill dismissed.
State v. Post, 21 N.J.L. 699 (1848)
New Jersey against Post (defendant) regarding Post’s illegal detainment of William and Flora, enslaved persons. Decision: judgement removed.
Stillwell v. Pease, 4 N.J. Eq. 74 (Ch. 1837)
Charlotte Stillwell (plaintiff) against Martha Pease et. al (defendants) regarding the will of Adam Pease (deceased). The will of Pease stated that his home would …
Boice v. Gibbons, 8 N.J.L. 324 (1825)
George Boice (plaintiff) against Thomas Gibbons (defendant) regarding Tom, an enslaved man who Gibbons assisted in escaping from Boice. Decision: two counts of demurrer sustained, …
State v. Post, 20 N.J.L. 368 (1845)
Two cases regarding the effect of the constitution on abolishing slavery in the state of New Jersey, one case against John A. Post and the …
State v. Beaver, 1 N.J.L. 80 (1791)
New Jersey against Beaver and others (defendants), administrators of Clifford, regarding the status of Abraham, an enslaved man, and his wife Dolly.
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 …