| Date | 1661 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Act CIII |
| Description/Full Text | Whereas the barbarous usage of some servants by cruel masters bring so much scandal and infamy to te country that people who would adventure hither are through fear diverted, it is enacted that every master shall provide servants with competent diet, clothing, lodging, and shall not exceed the bounds of moderation in correcting them and a servant may make complaint to the commissioner and have remedy for his grievances. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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