| Date | 1738 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter IX |
| Description/Full Text | Slaves are not to be taken on execution unless the debt and costs amounts to 10 pounds, or 2000 pounds of tobacco, provided there be sufficient other goods. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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