| Date | 1757 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter VI |
| Description/Full Text | Whereas many frauds have been committed by seceret gifts of slaves, whereby creditors have been depreived of their just debts, gifts of slaves hereafter must be by will, deed or testament, proved by two witnesses at least, in writing and recorded. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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