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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 11 months ago

In 1778, Court of Session judges ruled that slavery was incompatible with Scots Law. This ruling meant Knight could not be made to carry out tasks for Wedderburn or be taken back to Jamaica against his will.

Awesome. Knight is a hero.

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