David Africana v. John Strother. Motion for New Trial

 

May Term 1826

John Strother
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David Africana

On a Petition for freedom the Deft's prays for a New trial for the following reasons to wit:

First

No competent evidence sufficient to establish petitioner's illegal importation, or title to freedom on any other ground.

2d. verdict without proof, & contrary to Evidence.

3. surprise, misdirection from court to jury, &c. &c.

 

Strother
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on Petn for Freedom

Reasons for new trial — Colo. Brent Please file this

fd. 2d June 1826.