Fanny, a woman of color, claims that, when she was five years of age, she was sold for $300 by one Piere Guého to a free woman of color named Junon. The act of sale included an emancipation clause, whereby Fanny was to be freed upon Junon’s death on condition of "faithful" service. Almost fifteen years have passed, during which time Fanny has been a diligent and faithful slave to Junon, always doing as she was told. Junon died some time ago, confirming Fanny's emancipation shortly before her death. Fanny is now a free woman. However, she has come to court because she believes that her freedom is endangered by the slanderous and malicious verbal attacks from one François Guého on her reputation, and by his attempts to reduce her to slavery by "acts of violence and threats." She asks the court to formally adjudge her "freed & emancipated," and to cite François Guého to be condemned to pay her $5,000 in damages, plus "general relief."
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Repository: Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse, New Roads, Louisiana
