cheetwood

Updated: June 13, 2025

The following decision on this point was made by the Supreme Court of South Carolina in the case of the State vs. Cheetwood, 2 Hill's Reports, 459. Protection of slaves. "The criminal offence of assault and battery cannot, at common law, be committed on the person of a slave.

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