Judicial Cases Concerning American Slavery and the Negro (vol. 4): New Jersey
An excerpt from volume 4 of “Judicial Cases Concerning American Slavery and the Negro,” covering New Jersey cases.
Cutter v. Moore, 8 N.J.L. 219 (1825)
Campyon Cutter (plaintiff) against Henry Moore (defendant) regarding Michael, who was enslaved to Cutter. Moore was accused of aiding Michael in escaping from Cutter. Decision: …
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 …
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 …