Louis Scott, a man of colour v. William Burd
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Louis Scott, a Man of Colour V. William Burd. 1837, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 9, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60883
- Case Title
- Louis Scott, a man of colour v. William Burd
- Series
- Freedom Suits
- Plaintiff
- Scott, Louis
- Defendant
- Burd, William
- Date Filed
- 1837-01-09
- Filing Date
- 1837-01-09
- Plaintiff’s Attorney
- Langton, Jeremiah
- Defendant’s Attorney
- Spalding, Josiah
- Court Name
- St. Louis County Court
- Court Term
- 1837-01
- Clerk
- Ruland, John
- Justice of the Peace
- Lawless, Luke E.
- Jury Foreman
- Papin, J. S.
- Cause of Action
- Trespass
- False Imprisonment
- Assault
- Battery
- Case Notes
- Plaintiff sent to Illinois by defendant to repair \copper kettles or stills\" purchased from defendant; appealed to Missouri Supreme Court."
- Disposition
- Verdict for Defendant
- Case Number
- 362
- Identifier
- ccr1840.06847.092
- Source
- Missouri State Archives - St. Louis
- Rights
- Public Domain
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Louis Scott, a Man of Colour V. William Burd. 1837, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 9, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60883