John Bloodgood of Mobile, Alabama, seeks to rescind his purchase of a female slave and to recover $750, plus interest, from J. M. Wilson of New Orleans. Bloodgood represents that, in 1851, he purchased two female slaves from Wilson, for the price of $650 each. Both slaves "were fully guaranteed against all vices & defects.” Bloodgood now contends that one of the slaves, named Ellen, was in fact “affected with an incurable malady” known as “consumpsion or some kindred disease.” He claims that Ellen was attended by an “eminent physician” and all “proper care and attention” was given to her. Nevertheless, she died on the 16th of October 1851. Bloodgood therefore prays to have the sale rescinded and the purchase price refunded, with interest at the rate of 5% per annum. He also seeks $100 to cover medical expenses and burial costs.
Result: Non suit; appealed; affirmed.
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Repository: University of New Orleans
