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Hall v. DeCuir
United States Supreme Court
95 U.S. 485 (1878)
- Written by Kyli Cotten, JD
Facts
Article 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana and a Louisiana statute forbade discrimination based on race or color on public transportation. DeCuir (plaintiff), a Black person, was denied access to a Whites-only cabin on a public boat sailing through Louisiana on the Mississippi River. DeCuir brought an action against the owner of the boat, seeking damages for mental and physical suffering. The lower courts found in favor of DeCuir.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Waite, C.J.)
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