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North Carolina, Supreme Court, Raleigh : Matthis v Rea, June 1841 [printed].

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Raleigh, North Carolina : North Carolina Supreme Court, 1841.
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Under his will, William Matthis instructed that his wife, Susannah, was to receive all his property remaining after his debts had been paid but that she was not permitted to dispose of any of it, with the exception of a slave boy called Larkin. After Susannah's death, William's estate was to be distributed between his five lawful heirs, including his stepson, Joseph Rhea. At William's death Susannah took possession of his estate, including Larkin; subsequently Larkin was seized and detained by Rhea, whereupon Susannah sued for detinue. At the trial judgment went to the plaintiff, and Rhea appealed. The Supreme Court determined that William's will invested only a life interest in his property except Larkin in Susannah but an absolute interest in Larkin himself, and that he should therefore be restored to her. Verdict upheld.
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Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2007. Digitized from a copy held by the North Carolina State Archives.
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North Carolina State Archives
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Material sourced from the North Carolina State Archives
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