Williams v. Shackelford

This was an action of assumpsit brought by the plaintiff in error against the defendant, to recover for the services of a negro man slave. Verdict and judgment for the defendant. It appears that the defendant, who resided in Autauga county, had at one time hired the slave from the agent of the plaintiff, who resided in North Carolina. The plaintiff gave to Charles H. Cooper a written power of attorney to receive the negro man and sell him. The said Charles, being on a trip from North Carolina to the State of Mississippi, called upon said defendant for the boy, who gave him up to him and paid…