Harris v. Runnels

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1851-12-22

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*83 Mr. Justice WAYNE delivered the opinion of the court. It is said that the note sued upon in this case, was given for an illegal consideration. The illegality alleged is, that the plaintiff brought slaves into the…

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