Nathan Neely, in error v. John H. Wood
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
Nathan Neely, in error v. John H. Wood
Case Date:
1838
Court Origin:
Circuit - Civil
Cause/Crime:
Slaves, Selling of
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Warren
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
55
Notes / Description:
John H. Wood claimed that Nathan Neely illegally detained an enslaved boy of 5 years old named Samson, "Sam," worth $700. Wood had purchased Samson from his father (Wood Sr.) along with his mother Mary and 5 siblings: Nelly, Albert, Henry, Emily, and Joe. Neely claimed he had purchased Sam. The court first awarded Wood damages of $800.