didn't you learn this in your teachings or book
Answer:
Dred Scott v Sanford
Explanation:
In <u>Dred Scott v Sanford</u>, the Supreme Court justices determined that slaves were property and therefore had no legal rights.
In the Dred Scott v Sanford case, Dred Scott a black American who had lived an a territory were slavery had been banned sued for his freedom arguing that since he had lived in illinois and Wisconsin, both free territory, he was a free man. However, the court ruled that he was still a slave, the Supreme court corroborated the ruling of the lesser court that he was still a slave and therefore had no legal right and cannot sue.
