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David Africana v. John Strother

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

Claim for Freedom Made

Importation Violation

Outcome

Verdict for Petitioner June 2, 1826

Motion for New Trial June 2, 1826

Case Documents

• David Africana v. John Strother. Petition for Freedom (April 11, 1825)
• David Africana v. John Strother. Summons of John Strother (April 11, 1825)
• David Africana v. John Strother. Testimony of John Strother (January 14, 1826)
• David Africana v. John Strother. Motion for New Trial (June 2, 1826)

People

Plaintiff(s):

• Africana, David

Defendant(s):

• Strother, John

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Simms, Charles H.

Participants:

• Africana, David
• Brent, William, 1774-1848
• Cranch, William, 1769-1855
• Davis
• Jacobs, Eli
• Ringgold, Tench
• Simms, Charles H.
• Strother, John

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