Waller v. Cralle

Judge Simpson

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is an action of detinue for several slaves, instituted by the appellee against the appellant.

The plaintiff in the action claims the slaves by purchase from Armistead Long, who had married her daughter. At the time of the purchase, she' was residing with Long, the vendor, where she continued to reside subsequently for a considerable period of time. No actual change of possession was made under this sale, but the slaves remained in the possession, and under the control of Long as they had been previously. At the time of the sale, Long was…