she argued that her owner was cruel
she argued that her owner was cruel
Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mum Bett, used the argument that the Massachusetts state constitution declared all men equal to successfully win her freedom in court. She argued that this principle should apply to all individuals, regardless of race, and that slavery was therefore unconstitutional. This landmark case, known as Brom and Bett v. Ashley, led to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts.
Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mum Bett, successfully argued in court that the Massachusetts Constitution's declaration of all men being born free and equal applied to African Americans like herself. She also cited the recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that slavery was inconsistent with the state constitution. This landmark case led to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts.
She asked Theodore S. to help her at court to present the case Bett & Brom vs. Ashley & got to win freedom.
Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mum Bett, argued for her freedom based on the principles of the Massachusetts Constitution, which stated that "all men are born free and equal." She contended that her enslavement was in violation of these rights. After successfully suing for her freedom in 1781, the court ruled in her favor, setting a significant precedent for the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts. Her case highlighted the power of legal arguments rooted in the ideals of liberty and equality.
It is not meant in the usual meaning of the word. It simply means to present your side of the "argument" to the court. Both you and the oppoosing side of "the argument" present your cases to the court and the judge (or the jury) decide, according to the law, which person "wins" the "argument."
in the Dissent
Queen Elizabeth II Great Court was created in 2000.
A case is tried in court.
Both explain the basis for an argument.
majority opinion
majority opinion