The Case of Mary Clark, A Woman of Colour
Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of Indiana
1 Blackf. 122 (1821)
Relevant factsFree
Johnston (plaintiff) claimed Clark (defendant), a woman of color, was bound to serve him for 20 years under an indenture she had executed and acknowledged. The circuit court found the indenture sufficient and ordered Clark remanded to Johnston's custody, and Clark appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a contract obligating a person to perform personal service for another over a period of years can be enforced through an order of specific performance.