Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Appendixes
- Preface
- 1 Philanthropy and Humanitarianism Left Out in the Cold, 1830–84/85
- 2 The Coastal Phase, ca. 1885–1900
- 3 The Hinterland Phase I: Blood and Iron, 1900–1914
- 4 The Hinterland Phase II: Courts and Constables, 1900–1932
- 5 The Hinterland Phase III: Courts and Constables, 1933–50
- Conclusion
- Appendixes 1
- Appendixes 2
- Appendix 3
- Appendix 4
- Appendix 5
- Appendix 6
- Appendix 7
- Notes
- Sources and Bibliography
- Index
- Rochester Studies in African History and the Diasora
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Appendixes
- Preface
- 1 Philanthropy and Humanitarianism Left Out in the Cold, 1830–84/85
- 2 The Coastal Phase, ca. 1885–1900
- 3 The Hinterland Phase I: Blood and Iron, 1900–1914
- 4 The Hinterland Phase II: Courts and Constables, 1900–1932
- 5 The Hinterland Phase III: Courts and Constables, 1933–50
- Conclusion
- Appendixes 1
- Appendixes 2
- Appendix 3
- Appendix 4
- Appendix 5
- Appendix 6
- Appendix 7
- Notes
- Sources and Bibliography
- Index
- Rochester Studies in African History and the Diasora
Summary
PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF NNADI OF UMUNKWOR
IN THE PROVINCIAL COURT OF THE PROVINCE OF OWERRI
IN THE PROVINCIAL COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF OKIGWI
NNADI (M) of Umunkwor, Okigwi District.
Stands charged before the Court for that he in or about the months of April or May (1933) in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty three, did commit the following offence:-Statement of Offence
(i) Slave dealing (ii) and pawning a child, Contra. Section 369 (1) and (3) Cap 21 Laws of Nigeria. (iii) Child Stealing Contra. Section 371. Cap 21 Laws of Nigeria.
Particulars of Offence
(1) That Nnadi did about the month of April or May, 1933 forcibly or fraudulently take away the child Nwanichuku (being under 12 years of age) with intent to deprive the mother of the said Nwanichuku of her possession.
(2) That the said Nandi did subsequently pawn the said child Nwanichuku, and or did otherwise deal in her as a slave.
and in the presence and hearing of the said Nnadi
(1) Nwaihuaku F.
(2) Nwaihim M.
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- Publisher: Boydell & BrewerPrint publication year: 2006