Petition #20684713

• Troup County, Georgia. cicra 1847. - May 22, 1850.
• Court: Superior
• Salutation: To the Honorable the Superior Court of said County

Abstract

David Dumas, Thomas Morris, and Benjamin Cleveland sold two slaves, Emily and Charles, to Benjamin Gates for the sum of $1,200. They executed a title for the slaves in Gates's name and warranted the slaves. Gates avers that at the time of the sale, and unbeknownst to him, Emily was "sick and diseased & unsound." She died shortly after the sale. Gates contends that he spent $200 in medical expenses for Emily. He seeks $2,400 in damages.

Result: Partially granted.

• Number of petition pages: 2
• Related documents: Subpoena, David Dumas, Thomas Morris, Benjamin Cleveland, 4 October 1847; Sheriff's Return, 7 October 1847; Answer, David Dumas, Thomas Morris, Benjamin Cleveland, ca. 1847; Jury Verdict, ca. 1850; Court Record, 22 May 1850; Receipts, 22 May 1850
• Pages of related documents: 1

7 people are documented within petition 20684713

• 2 Enslaved
• 3 Defendants
• 1 Petitioner
• 1 Other

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Citation information

Repository: Troup County Archives, LaGrange, Georgia

• Records of the Superior Court, Records 1847-1855

Subjects

• Death of enslaved (disease)
• Diseases (physical)
• Assessed Value (enslaved)
• Warranty (enslaved)
• Purchase/Sale prices (enslaved)