1. Home
  2. / William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield
  3. / In which case did Murray rule that slavery had no basis in common law?

In which case did Murray rule that slavery had no basis in common law?

  • Somersett's Case

  • Miller v Taylor

  • Carter v Boehm

  • MacDonald v Levy

Answer

In Somersett's Case, Lord Mansfield ruled that slavery had no basis in common law, effectively declaring slavery illegal in England. This landmark decision set a legal precedent that had far-reaching implications, influencing subsequent legal developments and societal attitudes towards slavery in the British Empire and beyond.
The Illustrious Legacy: A Quiz on William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield

The Illustrious Legacy: A Quiz on William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield

Take the William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox