Brown v. Maupin
From Wythepedia: The George Wythe Encyclopedia
Brown v. Maupin, Jefferson’s Memorandum Books 214 (1771),[1] was a case for slander involving a runaway enslaved person (Brown). George Wythe served as principal attorney with Thomas Jefferson assisting.
Text of Jefferson's Entry
Jan. 10. William Brown (run away) v. Daniel Maupin (Albemarle). Action for slander to come on next ct. Appear for def. Send for spas. G. W. prin.[2]