Keziah Crawford v. Thomas G. Slye. Circuit Court Report
Negress Keziah v. Thomas G. Slye.
A slave imported into the county of Washington, from Virginia, under the 11th section of the Maryland Act of 1796, c. 67, is entitled to freedom, unless recorded within three months thereafter.
The petitioner belonged to the defendant's wife, and was brought from Virginia to Washington, under the 11th section of the Maryland Act of 1796, c. 67, but was not recorded within thirty days thereafter, as required by the statute.
Mr. Wallach, for the petitioner.
Mr. Marbury, for the defendant, contended that the omission was not with any fraudulent intent.
But the Court (nem. con.) was of opinion that the neglect was fatal.
Verdict for the petitioner.
