Montgomery v. Black
Montgomery v. Black
4 H. & McH. 391
Opinion of the Court
In the present instance the court are not to take into consideration the right of property. The possession of one executor is the possession of all. The defendant did not obtain the possession with proper authority or right from the plaintiffs; therefore the motion cannot be granted; and the court are of opinion that the return of the negro slave ought not to be awarded.
Motion Refused.
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