John Jones v. James Mills, 13 NC 540 (1830). Jones sued Mills in Jones County Court for “seducing” two apprentices from him. Jones produced evidence of his indentures of the boys, and Mills countered with proof that Jones had not properly executed bond, as required by law, not to remove the apprentices out of the county. The trial judge charged the jury … Continue reading An action for seducing away two colored boys.