Wright v. Deacon, 5 Serg. & Rawle 62 (Pa. 1819)
Wright, also called Hall (plaintiff) against Deacon, keeper of the prison of Philadelphia, regarding a request to be released on the grounds of unlawful detention. …
Russell v. Commonwealth, 1 Pen. & W. 82 (Pa. 1829)
James M. Russell (plaintiff) against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (defendant) regarding a request to bring Charity Brogden, a Black woman, before the court. Brogden was …