Tennessee Supreme Court April 15, 1859 (Tomlinson v. Darnall)

Cartjthers, J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This action of trespass was brought against the plaintiffs in error to recover damages for an injury done to a slave. The defence relied upon, was, that the acts complained of were done in the exercise of the duty of a patrol, by Tomlinson, with the assistance of the others.