Shelby v. Guy

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1826-03-18

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Mr. Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court. The plaintiffs here, were defendants in the Court below, in an action of detinue brought by Thomas Guy, to recover sundry slaves. The defendants below plead non detinet, and the act of limitations of the State of…

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