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A slave is an outlaw; that is, he cannot make a contract; he cannot prosecute and defend in court; property cannot be acquired by him, or devised to him, or transmitted through him.
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Mann describes the legal status of a slave, emphasizing their lack of rights and ability to engage in contracts.
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