Herrod v. Davis

Citations

• 43 Miss. 102

Syllabus

<p>1. Slavery and-Emancipation__It has not yet been adjudicated by the courts of this state at what precise time slavery was abolished.</p> <p>2. Confederate Money; — Semble: That it is the duty of the courts of this state, before any action upon a contract for the payment of money, which was executed after May 1, 1862, and before May 1, 1865, to give effect to the act entitled. “An act to alter the rules of evidence in certain eases,” by regarding the amount mentioned as prima facie intending Confederate Treasury notes.</p>