Petition #20682018

• Scriven County, Georgia. cicra 1820. - circa 1820.
• Court: Superior
• Salutation: To the honorable the Superior Court to be holden in and for the County & state aforesaid

Abstract

James P. Poythress sues Job Herrington for slander and asks for $2,000 in damages. Poythress claims that he enjoyed a solid reputation in his community until he was charged by Herrington of harboring and concealing a slave named Sam, Herrington's property. Because of these accusations and allegations, Poythress was indicted and tried by jury. Although he was acquitted of any wrongdoing, he contends that he has incurred legal expenses. He sues for damages.

Result: Partially granted.

• Number of petition pages: 3
• Related documents: PAR #20682311; Subpoena, Job Herrington, 12 October 1820; Sheriff's Return, 16 October 1820; Answer, Job Herrington, November Term 1820; Jury Verdict, ca. 1820; Order, April 1821; Receipt, James P. Poythress, 5 June 1821
• Pages of related documents: 0

3 people are documented within petition 20682018

• 1 Enslaved
• 1 Defendant
• 1 Petitioner

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Citation information

Repository: Screven County Courthouse, Sylvania, Georgia

• Records of the Superior Court, Minutes of the Superior Court 1816-1822
• Page: 280-282

Subjects

• Slander
• Assault
• Enticing (enslaved)