Hamilton v. Commonwealth, 3 Pen. & W. 142 (Pa. 1831)
Alexander Hamilton (plaintiff) against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (defendant) regarding the capture and attempted sale of John Vast, a free black man. Decision: judgement reversed.
Overseers of Poor of Point Twp., Northumberland Cnty., v. Overseers of Poor of Lycoming Twp., Lycoming Cnty., 2 Rawle 26 (Pa. 1829)
A case to determine which county may be responsible for the care and medical costs of Charles ——, a Black man who received medical care …
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 …
Pennsylvania v. Ravenel, 62 U.S. 103 (1858)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against William Ravenel (defendant), executor of the estate of Elizabeth Kohne, regarding taxes due from the estate. Decision: judgement of Circuit Court …
Overseers of Franklin Twp. v. Overseers of Bridgewater Twp., 20 N.J.L. 563 (1846)
The Overseers of Franklin against the Overseers of Bridgewater regarding the removal of Sarah Brocaw. Brocaw was born into slavery, and she was enslaved to …