20682403https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20682403GeorgiaElbertCountyy1824Superiory1824Superiordenied; appealed; dismissed1912Elbert County Courthouse, Elberton, GeorgiaJohn 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.Jails/WorkhousesGuardianship (FPOC)Kidnapping (FPOC)