Strawbridge v. Warfield

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

Porter,. J.

*21The petitioner states, that he purchased of the defendant, a negro slave; that, at the time of sale, it was understood the defendant was acting in the capacity of a broker, and that, accordingly, the petitioner accepted a deed of sale from one William D. Mercer, of the State of Maryland

He also states, that the slave was not sound at the time of sale, and that the diseases with which she was afflicted rendered her useless, or, at least, her services were so interrupted, imperfect and inconvenient, that…