[quicksilver123]

I agree with some of what you say here, but mostly reach a different set of conclusions.

BTW, the case you refer to is Anthony Johnson vs Parker, concerning the servant John Casor. Here is a link to the document you referenced:

https://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Court_Ruling_on_Anthony_Johnson_and_His_Servant_1655

[Carborundum]

Sorry, but that does not look like the posting I remember. It was considerably longer, and the details of the case were different. If I have time and can find it, I will post a link.