But Emerson's attorneys objected to this ruling , and the case was sent to the Missouri Supreme Court . The state's highest court ruled that the Scotts deserved to be heard again , and they were granted a fresh start .
Describes the history and legacy of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the lawsuit filed by the slave Dred Scott.
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Traces the history of the landmark Supreme Court decision that defined the rights of slaves in the United States.
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A biography of Dred Scott interwoven with accounts of the many court cases and appeals concerning him and their effect on the antislavery movement.