Mayrant v. Williams

Mr. Pinckney Sollicitor for the Complainant moved (for the Reasons in Bill set forth) that a Writt of Injunction might Issue, the Complainant having complied with the Directions of the Act of Assembly by making a Deposit with the Master. Mr. Leigh Sollicitor for the Defendant objected against the Injunction’s issuing alledging that the Defendant being a free Mulattoe, his Answer could not be taken upon Oath The Court did Order that the Injunction do issue and that the Defendant do Answer by Tuesday next.