United States v. Buck, 24 F. Cas. 1289 (E.D. Pa. 1860)
United States against Jeremiah Buck (defendant) for attempt to rescue a fugitive slave. Decision: guilty on first count, not guilty on second count.
Hill v. Low, 12 F. Cas. 172 (C.C.E.D. Pa. 1822)
Hill (plaintiff) against Low (defendant) regarding hindering or obstructing the capture of Ezekial, who was enslaved to Hill. Decision: judgement reversed, cause remitted to district …
United States v. Williams, 28 F. Cas. 631 (E.D. Pa. 1852)
Indictment against Samuel Williams (defendant) to determine if Williams did assist with the escape of the slaves of Edward Gorsuch (deceased). Decision: not guilty.
In re Williamson’s Case, 26 Pa. 9 (1855)
Application by Passmore Williamson for a writ of unlawful detention. Williamson was detained for aiding the escape of Jane and her children Isaiah and Daniel, …
Van Metre v. Mitchell, 28 F. Cas. 1036 (C.C.W.D. Pa. 1853)
Van Metre (plaintiff) against Mitchell (defendant) regarding aiding the escape and harboring of Jared, a fugitive slave.
Stille v. Jenkins, 15 N.J.L. 302 (1836)
Edward T. Stille (plaintiff) against William Jenkins (defendant) regarding Ephraim, an enslaved man. William Jenkins was accused of harboring and concealing Ephraim on his steamboat …