Hedrick v. Banister

Tho action in this case is based on the following document:

“ §1,000 New Orleans, 24th January, 1849.

Due M. S. Hedrick the sum of one thousand dollars, in value for that amount borrowed this clay, and in default of paj'ment tho 1st of September next, if demanded, the said H. S. Hedrick, by this instrument of writing, hath tho lawful claim and title to two negroes, now in my possession, by the names of Jane and Aleck, and slaves for life, as witness my signature.

O. BANISTER.”

The plaintiff alleges that Charlotte Banister is a public merchant; that she, being tho owner and possessor of said…