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Description and Holding Information
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1856-12-08, Louisiana vs. Harrison
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December 8, 1856 decision of the Supreme Court of Louisiana in Louisiana v. Harrison. In that case, the court examined if the Act of 15th of March,
1855, entitled “ an Act relative to slaves and free colored persons,” was constitutional. The basis of the claim was because its title expressed two
distinct groups: slaves and free colored persons, which the majority noted was "in the eye of the Louisiana law, there is, ... all the difference
between a free man of color and a slave, that there is between a white man and a slave." Of note the law was found unconstitutional. (Digitized from a
microfilm copy of titles originally held by the Library of Congress).
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Title:
The State of Louisiana, appel., vs. Harrison, a slave, app't.
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OCLC Number:
1345317629
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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