In the Shadow of the Chinatis

The Dred Scott suit for freedom, argues Kelly Kennington, was merely the most famous example of a phenomenon that was more widespread in antebellum American jurisprudence than is generally recognised. Kennington's findings open new perspectives on the legal culture of slavery and the negotiated processes involved in freedom suits.

Costumul Dred Scott pentru libertate, sustine Kelly Kennington, a fost doar cel mai faimos exemplu de fenomen care a fost mai raspandit in jurisprudenta americana antebelica decat se recunoaste in general. Descoperirile lui Kennington deschid noi perspective asupra culturii juridice a sclaviei si a proceselor negociate implicate in procesele de libertate.