Petition #20585104

Abstract

Francis Bobe petitions the court to reverse an action against him filed by a Richard Mayben, involving slaves Bobe purchased from Rosanna and Joseph Shomo. Bobe explains that although he legally bought and paid for the slaves, the Shomos, intending to defraud him, registered a deed of trust for the slaves, naming Mayben as trustee. Mayben has filed for, and received, an action of trover against Bobe. The petitioner asks the court to stay the judgment against him and to require Mayben to appear in court to explain his "beneficial interest" in the slaves.

Result: Granted; appealed.

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Repository: Escambia County Courthouse, Pensacola, Florida

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