John Buddy represents that Captain Witsinger and the owners of the steamboat A. W. Vanlier are indebted to him in the sum of $1,000, as compensation for the death of his slave, Ned. Buddy complains that Ned was hired by the mate of the steamboat without his “permission or authority.” Ned was then carried out of the parish of Orleans, when he was "taken sick" and died. Buddy claims that Ned was worth $1,000. He also claims to have suffered $300 in damages, in the form of medical care for Ned, legal fees in pursuing this case, and loss of his slave’s services. Buddy therefore prays that the court will condemn Captain Witsinger and the owners of the steamboat A. W. Vanlier to pay him $1,300. He also claims to be entitled to a privilege on the steamboat and asks for a writ of sequestration.
Result: Partially granted; appealed; reversed and remanded.
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