Shorter v. Rozier, 1794
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This case is about slaves or slavery.

Year: 1794
Citation: 3 Md. 238
Jurisdiction: Maryland
People: Elizabeth Shorter, Moll, Linda, Little Robin
Short Summary: Arguing freedom on the basis of being linearly descended of a white woman. Granting freedom due to a certificate from Charles county in the year 1702 that this woman became married to a black man.
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Full name: Basil Shorter against Henry Rozier
Court: General Court of Maryland