This case is about slaves or slavery.
| Year: | 1813 |
| Citation: | 5 H. & J. 107 |
| Jurisdiction: | Maryland |
| People: | Robert |
| Short Summary: | Petitioner was removed by his master from MD to VA and back to MD. Interpreting a VA law that a slave brought into the commonwealth shall be free after one year, the court holding that there was no exception for travelers. |
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| Full name: | Stewart v. Oakes |
| Court: | Court of Appeals of Maryland |