Bayon v. Vavasseur

The plaintiff demands the rescission of the sale of a slave, on the ground of his being epileptic, and in the habit of running away; circumstances which, he alleges, were deceitfully and fraudulently concealed from him. By a special clause in the bill of sale, it is declared, that the seller does not guarantee that the slave is free from any disease, habit of running away, or other defect.

The answer denies only the alleged fraudulent or deceitful concealment. To this is added a general demurrer.

*62There was a verdict, and judgment for the defendant, and the plaintiff appealed.

The record shews,…