Abier v. Dazey

Historical collection note: this decision belongs to the earlier Delaware Court of Common Pleas, a colonial civil court abolished in 1831. It is distinct from the modern Court of Common Pleas first established in 1917. Official history: https://archives.delaware.gov/delaware-agency-histories/court-of-common-pleas/ ; https://courts.delaware.gov/commonpleas/history.aspx

From the evidence adduced, the Chief Justice said that his brethren were of opinion that the petitioner was transferred to Isaac Burton, a black man and husband to Abler, by way of gift; ■and a special decree was entered in favor of Abler.