Case No. 2,189.

BURR v. DUNNAHOO.

[1 Cranch, C. C. 370.]³

Circuit Court, District of Columbia.

Dec. Term, 1806.

SLAVES—RIGHT TO FREEDOM.

A slave, coming from Virginia into Maryland more than a year after his master, and sold, is entitled to freedom under the statute of Maryland, 1796. c. 67.

Petition for freedom. 1st. Ground: Brought into Maryland contrary to law. 2d. Sold contrary to law.

Mr. Caldwell, for the petitioner [Moses Burr], relied on the act of Maryland, 1796, c. 67, and that he was brought in for sale. The evidence was that the negro came from Virginia to Mr. Nourse, more than one year after Mr. Nourse came here, and was sold by Mr. Nourse to the defendant [Patrick] Dunnahoo.

Verdict for the petitioner.

³ [Reported by Hon. William Cranch, Chief Judge.]

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