The Matter of Richard Pattinson (1807)Judge Woodward decided in the matter of Richard Pattinson that the Michigan Territory was not bound to return his slaves, Joseph and Jane who had escaped, to Canadian owner Richard Pattinson Read the Law
Judge Woodward decided in the matter of Richard Pattinson that the Michigan Territory was not bound to return his slaves, Joseph and Jane who had escaped, to Canadian owner Richard Pattinson Read the Law
Three Matters decided by the Virginia Governor’s Council July 9, 1640This is a story of three indentured servants who run away from their master, are caught 10 days later and brought before the court to...
Treaty of Paris 1763This treaty marked the end of the French & Indian War between France and England. It is significant to Michigan which was a French...
Sommersett v Stewart (1772)This ruling in British courts determined that slavery in England could not be supported by common law. This legal success of Somerset and...
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