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Court Case, Wells V. Seawell And Murphy
Court Case, Wells V. Seawell And Murphy
Arkansas Territory
This civil suit of Wells v. Seawell and Murphy regards a debt that was filed during the Missouri Territory period but continued into the Arkansas Territorial period. Included is the original complaint of a debt unpaid filed by John Wells through his attorney Samuel S. Hale against Joseph Seawell and Richard Murphy, and the defendant's answer to the charge of debt, claiming that the original complaint is insufficient and doesn't obligate Richard Murphy to pay the supposed debt.
Court Case, Benjamin Crowley V. Benedict White
Court Case, Benjamin Crowley V. Benedict White
Arkansas Territory
These documents detail the court proceedings between Benjamin Crowley and Benedict White, regarding a change in their agreement over a slave, and includes the original complaint filed by White through his attorney Chamberlain the following court term, because he believed the proceedings of the court to be irregular.
Probate, John Crowley; Letter Of Administration For Benjamin Crowley
Probate, John Crowley; Letter Of Administration For Benjamin Crowley
Arkansas Territory
Benjamin Crowley is being granted the right to administer the estate of his son, John Crowley, who died without a last will and testament. Letters of administration appoint appropriate people to deal with a deceased person's estate, particularly when there is no will or named executors.