Petition #20681611

Abstract

Zachariah and Joseph Shemwell claim damages of $2,000 from Elisha Whatley. They state that they "casually lost" three slaves, Handy, Voilet, and Jane, valued at $2,000, who "came into the hands & possession of the said Elisha Whatley by finding." The petitioners allege that Whatley knew that the slaves belonged to them, but with intent to defraud, "converted them to his own use." They sue for $2,000 in damages.

Result: Granted; appealed; upheld.

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Repository: Jones County Courthouse, Gray, Georgia

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