Michigan Supreme Court, 1807

In re Toby

In re Toby
Michigan Supreme Court · Decided October 13, 1807
1 Blume Sup. Ct. Trans. 322

In re Toby

Opinion of the Court

Held: (Journal, infra, *p. 94)

1. So much of the commitment as relates to the servant’s humbling himself to his master’s satisfaction is sufficient.

2. So much of the commitment as adjudges a slave to pay money is insufficient.

*323ORDERED that petitioner be discharged from prison and restored to his master’s possession.

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