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Subject:	Re: Next Friend
From:	Paul Finkelman <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:	Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:38:59 -0500
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usually it refers to a parent, guardian, or other adult suing on behalf
of a minor; at some times might refer to a man suing on behalf a woman;
it might also on occasion have been used for a white who sues on behalf
of a free black or slave alleging to be free.  I don't know if I have
ever seen these last two examples, but they might exist.  The first one
is pretty common.

Paul Finkelman
Albany Law School

Paul Finkelman
President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law
     and Public Policy
Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, New York   12208-3494

518-445-3386 
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Does anyone know what the term "next friend" in 18th century Virginia
court records means?

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