William M. Kain sues Samuel Kerrison for slander and $2,000 in damages. Kain claims to be a citizen of good standing in his community. However, in July 1811, Kerrison announced that Kain was seen by one of Kerrison's slaves "with one of the said Samuel's Negro Women beyond a Certain fence ... In the act of embracing." Kerrison also accused Kain of having "made Overturs for a Criminal Intercourse" with another of his female slaves, and even to have tried to offer money to several women slaves for such purpose. According to Kain, these accusations have severely damaged his reputation and his relationship with his friends and family.
Result: Partially granted.
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Repository: Wilkes County Courthouse, Washington, Georgia
