Petition #20885324
- Tensas Parish, Louisiana. February 7, 1853. - February 18, 1856.
- Court: District
- Salutation: To the Honorable John Perkins Judge of the Tenth Judicial District of the State of Louisiana holding sessions of the District Court in and for the Parish of Tensas
Abstract
David C. Griffing, of the county of Clairborne in Mississippi, seeks compensation for the slaying of his slave named Bob. Griffing represents that two slaves belonging to Stephen M. Routh “willfully, wantonly, carelessly and cruelly," and "mortally wounded” Bob with a weapon called a “broad-sword.” Griffing contends that Bob was murdered without cause and his death is attributable to “wantonness, negligence and imprudence.” He prays that the court will hold Routh liable for $1,500, the value of his slave, plus $10 per month for the loss of his slave’s services.
Result: Partially granted; motion for new trial; overruled; appealed; affirmed.
- Number of petition pages: 2
- Related documents: Citation, 9 February 1853; Sheriff's Return, 3 March 1853; Court Record, 22 March 1853; Answer, Stephen M. Routh, 24 March 1853; Verdict, 22 March 1854; Judgment, 24 March 1854; Evidence, Mr. Frisby, et al., 22 March 1854; Court Record, 22 March 1854; Supreme Court Opinion and Decree, 18 February 1856
- Pages of related documents: 11
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Repository: University of New Orleans
- Supreme Court of Louisiana Collection
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