David Africana v. John Strother. Motion for New Trial
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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.
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Strother
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Africana
on Petn for Freedom
Reasons for new trial — Colo. Brent Please file this
fd. 2d June 1826.