Petition #20680404

• Jefferson County, Georgia. cicra 1804. - March 20, 1805.
• Court: Superior
• Salutation: To the Honorable the Superior Court of Jefferson County

Abstract

John Pettit alleges that "he hath been injured & damaged by James Neely." Pettit insists that his long-enjoyed stellar reputation has been slandered by Neely's accusations that he has harbored a runaway Negro slave girl, recently purchased by Neely. Pettit sues for $10,000 in damages.

Result: Partially granted.

• Number of petition pages: 3
• Related documents: Summons, James Neely, 20 April 1804; Sheriff's Return, 26 April 1804; Answer, James Neely, September 1804; Jury Verdict and Court Ruling, 20 March 1805; Receipt, James Neely, 27 March 1805
• Pages of related documents: 2

2 people are documented within petition 20680404

• 1 Defendant
• 1 Petitioner

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Citation information

Repository: Jefferson County Courthouse, Louisville, Georgia

• Records of the Superior Court, Minutes 1803-1809
• Page: 112-116

Subjects

• Slander
• Concealing (enslaved)
• Freedom seekers