Barfield v. Hewlett

The facts are stated in the opinion of the court, delivered by

Martin, J.

To the claim of the plaintiff for two slaves in the possession of the defendant, and the price of one who had died, the latter pleaded the general issue and a purchase in good faith. There was judgement against him; he appealed, and «the case was remanded on account of some irregularity. 6 Martin, N. S. 78. He is now appellant of the second judgement, an amendment of which is asked by the plaintiff, who prays to be allowed the value of-the deceased slave, and the hire or wages of the other two from the time they came to…