| Date | 1793 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter 3 |
| Description/Full Text | Slaves shall not be seized in execution unless the debt amounts to $33.00 or 2,000 pounds of tobacco if there is sufficient other goods upon which the levy may be made. Slaves horses and livestock taken in execution shall be supported until sold. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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