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PIERCE v. TURNER

9 U.S. 154 (1809)

5 Cranch 154

PIERCE v. TURNER.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 13, 1809.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

E.J. Lee, for the plaintiff in error.

C. Simms, P.B. Key and Jones, contra.

WASHINGTON, J. delivered the opinion of the court as follows, viz.

This is an action brought by a creditor of Charles Turner, against Rebecca Turner, who is charged as his executrix; and the questions submitted to the consideration of the court are, 1st. Whether the slaves, mentioned in the deed of the 14th of February, 1798, are to be taken as assets belonging to the estate of Charles Turner; and if so, then, 2d. Whether Mrs...

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