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Ela v. Smith, 1855
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This case is about slaves or slavery.
Year:
1855
Citation:
71 Mass. 121
Jurisdiction:
Massachusetts
People:
Anthony Burns
Law type:
Full name:
William H. Ela vs. Jerome V. C. Smith & others
Court:
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Cites 2 cases:
Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842)
Jones v. Zandt (1847)