Mansfield ruled in 1772 that 'no master ever was allowed here (England) to take a slave by force to be sold abroad because he deserted from his service... therefore the man must be discharged'. And so James Somerset won his freedom. Lord Mansfield's judgment had a profound effect on slaves.
Explanation: Mansfield ruled in 1772 that 'no master ever was allowed here (England) to take a slave by force to be sold abroad because he deserted from his service... therefore the man must be discharged'. And so James Somerset won his freedom. Lord Mansfield's judgment had a profound effect on slaves.
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