Petition #20682403
- Elbert County, Georgia. cicra 1824. - circa 1824.
- Court: Superior
- Salutation: To the Honorable Superior Court of said County
Abstract
John A. Heard is the guardian of ten free persons of color. William Davis, however, "possessed himself of the above named Persons of Colour." Heard claims that the loss of his wards' services is "against the peace and Dignity of said State." He sues Davis for $10,000 in damages.
Result: Denied; appealed; dismissed.
- Number of petition pages: 1
- Related documents: Summons, William Davis, 27 September 1824; Sheriff's Return, 29 September 1824; Jury Verdict and Court Ruling, ca. 1824
- Pages of related documents: 0
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Citation information
Repository: Elbert County Courthouse, Elberton, Georgia
- Records of the Superior Court, Records 1823-1828
- Page: 1
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