In 1844, Jonathan Bliss won a judgment against William H. Thompson of Sumter County for "specific property," or its value. He was to recover slaves named Joe, or his value of $350; Frances, or $350; Clara, or $300; Polly, or $175; Penny, or $250; and Rose, or $100. He was also to recover specific livestock or its value. Bliss complains that, although he has received the female slaves, he has not received Joe, livestock or monetary equivalents. When the sheriff reports that Thompson has no property, Bliss argues that Thompson has "an equitable interest in two certain negroes Hannah & America" and has transferred his property to put it "beyond the reach of creditors." He seeks an injunction to prevent Thompson from "selling, transferring, assigning, delivering, negotiating, discharging" his property.
Result: Granted.
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Repository: Sumter County Courthouse, Livingston, Alabama
