Charlotte L. Brown vs. Omnibus Railroad Company (Legal documents), 1863-1866

Brown, Charlotte L.
California. District Court (12th Judicial District)

Between 1863 and 1866

MS-228A

Legal documents and attorney's notes concerning a suit brought to the 12th District Court of the City and County of San Francisco by Brown, an African-American woman, against Omnibus Railroad Company, for ejecting her from one of their streetcars in 1863. Documents consist of a copy complaint filed by plaintiff's attorneys, Burnett & Benzen; copy answer filed by the defense attorney, E. Casserly; copy amendments to answer; and copy notice of appeal. Attorney's notes include testimony from the plaintiff, and a list of jurors. Includes typed transcript of testimony. Also includes a newspaper clipping "The rights of colored men to ride in the cars" relating to a similar case, William Browne vs. North Beach & Mission Rail Road Company.