The Court of King’s Bench decides Somerset v. Stewart: a slave transported from the colonies to Great Britain is lawfully freed from bondage upon arrival.
[added 11/2/2024] Thanks to Tom Woods for this entry.
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Authority:
Magna Carta, Chapter 13
ccc-2point0.com/Magna-Carta-(excerpts)
References:
Somerset v Stewart – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_v_Stewart
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