Commonwealth v. Kendig, 1 Serg. & Rawle 366 (Pa. 1815)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Abraham Kendig (defendant) regarding the indenture of Jane Bantham, who Kendig claimed as a slave. Bantham was previously enslaved to …
Commonwealth v. Vanlear, 1 Serg. & Rawle 248 (Pa. 1815)
Augustus Stephenson (plaintiff) against Vanlear (defendant) regarding whether Stephenson’s assignment to Vanlear is valid. Stephenson was previously enslaved to Duffe with the consent of his …
Commonwealth v. Sturgeon, 2 Browne’s Reports 205 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. 1810).
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Lindsey Sturgeon (defendant) regarding Henry, a free black man bound to Sturgeon for an apprenticeship. Decision: apprentice discharged.