21 Va. 15
Decided April 7, 1820
Court of Appeals of Virginia · decided 1820-04-07
Wu.T.iAMStm brought detinue against Farley, for the recovery of certain slaves. At the trial, he offered in evidence, a deed of trust executed by Jacobus Christopher, conveying the slaves in controversy to Williamson, in trust to secure a debt due one Tarwater. The deed was dated 13th January, 1817. The defendant Farley to prove his title, offered an absolute bill of sale from Christopher to him, dated 6th January 1817; the consideration of which was the sum of $1000.
Decided 1820-04-07
¶1The court is of opinion, that the judgment of the Superior court is erroneous in this, that the instruction asked for by the appellant, was not given. Therefore it is reversed with costs, and a new trial is awarded, in which the instruction aforesaid if required is to be given.
¶2Note. See Robertson v. Ewell, 3 Munf. 1, and Thomas v. Soper, 5 Mem. 28, in corroboration.
¶3 Brooke absent.