Brinson v. Cunliff, 1860
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This case is about slaves or slavery.

Year: 1860
Citation: 25 Tex. 760
Jurisdiction: Texas
People: Harriet, Henry, and Frances
Short Summary: Suit brought against heirs of an estate from other heirs arguing that defendants had recieved an advancement in their inheritance by way of an enslaved girl, Harriet, and were therefore not entitled to the additional inheritance of enslaved people Henry and Frances.
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Full name: A. J. Brinson And Wife V. J. P. Cunliff
Court: Supreme Court of Texas