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And thus, by the letter of the Constitution, in harmony with the requirements of the Common Law, all such persons, when claimed by their masters, are entitled to Trial by Jury.
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Here, Sumner asserts that the Constitution and Common Law guarantee trial by jury for individuals claimed as slaves, emphasizing their legal rights.
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