Gil v. Williams

One Wm. B. Williamis having been convicted of importing slaves into the State in violation of the first section of the statute of the 29th January, 1817, the slaves were judicially declared forfeited to the State by virtue of the statute. See the State v. Williams, 7 Rob. 252, where a report of the facts may be found.

*220Subsequently one Thomas N. Brnis executed the following obligation, which is the basis of the present suit:

“$1500. Baton Bouse, March 13th, 1850.

“For value received, I promise to pay to A. M. Bunn, Wm. Gil and J. G. Patterson the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, on condition that…