Town of Columbia v. Williams
Supreme Court of Connecticut
THIS was an action of assumpsit, to recover of the defendants, as heirs of William Williams, Esq. late of Groton, deceased, the sum of 205 dollars, 56 cents, for necessary supplies furnished to Adam, a negro slave of said William Williams, Esq.
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THIS was an action of assumpsit, to recover of the defendants, as heirs of William Williams, Esq. late of Groton, deceased, the sum of 205 dollars, 56 cents, for necessary supplies furnished to Adam, a negro slave of said William Williams, Esq. The declaration stated, “ That in the town of Columbia, on the 6th of July, 1817, one Adam, a negro slave of William Williams, Esq. late of Groton, deceased, by the providence of God, became sick and unable to take care of himself, and the heirs, executors and administrators of said deceased, neglecting and refusing to relieve the said Adam, to save…
1Opinion of the Court
Hosmer, Ch. J.
Adam, a negro slave of William Williams, Egq. ]ate of Groton, deceased, becoming sick, and the defendants, who are the heirs of the said William Williams, refusing to relieve him, the plaintiffs supplied him with necessary food, medicine and attendance, to a considerable amount.— The defendants, who had derived a large real and personal estate from the said William Williams, were notified, by the plaintiffs, of the advancements made, but refused to reimburse them ; in consideration of which, the plaintiffs contend, that by virtue of the statute, they have a right to recover ;…
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