Judicial Cases Concerning American Slavery and the Negro: Cases From the Courts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025762999)

"Judicial Cases Concerning American Slavery and the Negro. Vol. 2 Cases From the Courts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee" is an exhaustive primary source collection documenting the complex intersection of law and the institution of slavery. This volume provides a meticulous record of judicial proceedings and court decisions from three key Southern states, offering a unique window into the legal mechanisms that governed the lives of both enslaved individuals and free persons of color. Through detailed case studies, the work explores themes of property rights, manumission, criminal justice, and the evolving social status of the Negro in the eyes of the law.

By compiling records from the highest courts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, this work highlights the precedents and legal arguments that defined racial and social hierarchies during the 18th and 19th centuries. It serves as a fundamental resource for legal scholars, historians, and researchers seeking to understand the structural realities of the antebellum legal system. The text illuminates the harsh realities of slave law while providing critical insights into the jurisdictional differences and judicial philosophies of the American South. This volume stands as a significant contribution to the study of American legal history and the lived experience of those caught within the slave power's legal framework.

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