This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1794 |
| Citation: | 3 Md. 241 |
| Jurisdiction: | Maryland |
| People: | Robert Thomas |
| Short Summary: | Arguing freedom for being descended of a free white woman. The plaintiff called Mrs. Smith as a witness to testify in his behalf. The defendant, on cross examination, attempted to impeach Mrs. Smith by telling the jury that she "kept company with negroes." This was objected to and sustained by the court. Verdict was given in favor of the petitioner. |
| Law type: | 0 |
| Full name: | Robert Thomas against The Reverend Henry Pile |
| Court: | General Court of Maryland |