devise to slave
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From 27 U.S. 664 - Claudius Le Grand v. Nicholas Darnall · 1829Most cited · 2 citing opinions
The court of appeals of Maryland, in the case of Hale vs. Mullin, decided, that a devise of property real or personal by a master to his slave, entitles the slave to his freedom by necessary implication. This Court entertains the same opinion.