R v Jones (New Brunswick)

R v Jones was a 1799 court case challenging the legality of slavery in New Brunswick. The court was unable to reach a consensus, so slavery was not immediately outlawed, but the case influenced public opinion against the institution.

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R v Jones (New Brunswick)

R v Jones was a 1799 court case challenging the legality of slavery in New Brunswick. The court was unable to reach a consensus, so slavery was not immediately outlawed, but the case influenced public opinion against the institution.

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