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TitleJohn H. Ware v Noe Lee
SeriesCase Files
PartiesClara, a slave - Other
Lee, Noe - Defendant
Ware, John H. - Plaintiff
Cause of Action / SubjectSlander
Term of Court, Year1861
Term of Court, Month4
CountyNodaway
Court TypeCircuit Court
Case TypeCivil
General NotesJudgment for the defendant; See also Box 6 Folder 77
Case SummaryDamages $10,000; On 1860-12-01 and two other occasions defendant stated "Old Man Ware" had forcible sexual intercourse with Slave Clara, the property of Noe Lee and that she is with child and Ware is the father; Defendant stated Ware habitually associates
Case NumberBox 18 File 49
Box0006
Folder0076
Microfilm Roll NumberC69174
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