fugitive slave case
C29519
concept
A fugitive slave case is a legal proceeding in which an enslaved person who has escaped from a slaveholding jurisdiction is pursued, captured, and adjudicated under laws governing the return of escaped slaves.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| fugitive slave case canonical | 2 |
Instances (2)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Anthony Burns case | — |
| Shadrach Minkins case | — |