Petition #20680003
- Richmond County, Georgia. cicra 1800. - May 7, 1803.
- Court: Superior
- Salutation: To the honorable Superior Court of Richmond County
Abstract
Basil Lamar explains that he "casually lost out of his Custody" a slave named Hannah valued at $300. He claims that Hannah was found in the possession of James Fox who, well knowing that she belongs to him, proceeded to "convert and dispose" of her "to his own use." Lamar estimates he has incurred damages amounting to $600. He asks the court's intervention on his behalf.
Result: Partially granted; appealed; affirmed.
- Number of petition pages: 2
- Related documents: Summons, James Fox, 1 January 1800; Acknowledgment, James Fox, 14 February 1800; Answer, James Fox, March Term 1800; Jury Verdict, March Term 1801; Appeal, James Fox, 9 June 1801; Jury Verdict, 7 May 1803; Court Ruling, 7 May 1803
- Pages of related documents: 2
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Citation information
Repository: Richmond County Courthouse, Augusta, Georgia
- Records of the Superior Court, Writs 1802-1814, Records Retention Center
- Page: 92-95
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