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Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor

United States. Circuit Court (District of Columbia) - Washington (D.C.)

Claim for Freedom Made

Importation Violation

Outcome

Motion for New Trial June 4, 1842

Hung Jury

Case Documents

• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Petition for Freedom (July 31, 1839)
• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Summons of Allison Nailor (July 31, 1839)
• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Jury Instructions (April 21, 1841)
• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Order (April 6, 1842)
• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Affidavit of John J. Dermott (April 11, 1842)
• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Summons of Nobody (June 2, 1842)
• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Motion for New Trial (June 4, 1842)
• Hannah Stewart v. Allison Nailor. Verdict

People

Plaintiff(s):

• Stewart, Hannah

Defendant(s):

• Nailor, Allison

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Carlisle, James M.
• Cox
• Dermott, John J.

Participants:

• Ashby, William E.
• Brent, William, 1774-1848
• Carlisle, James M.
• Cox
• Cranch, William, 1769-1855
• Dermott, John J.
• Hunter, Alexander
• Nailor, Allison
• Pickett, J. L.
• Sampson
• Stewart, Hannah

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