In 1848, Stephen S. Gray executed a bill of sale with Thomas W. Russell, "a kinsman, by marriage," for three slaves: John, age fourteen; Lewis, about ten; and Adaline, a girl about twelve. The bill of sale stipulated that Russell would pay off a nine-hundred-dollar debt for Gray and in return Russell would have the services of the two boys until the money was repaid. Russell took possession of the two boys, but Adaline was returned within a few days. It was not until 1858 that Gray saved enough to redeem the two boys. Russell, however, "shook his head & refused to receive [the payment]." When John and Lewis "came home," Russell filed suit. Gray now seeks an injunction "enjoining the further prosecution of the said action at law" until a final decree in the case can be rendered.
Result: Dismissed.
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Repository: Talladega County Judicial Building, Talladega, Alabama
