The story of Gregson v Gilbert

The owners of the Zong sued their underwriters for the value of the captives thrown overboard; King’s Bench ordered a new trial on 22 May 1783.

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22 May 1783

Gregson v Gilbert. The owners of the Zong sued their underwriters for the value of the captives thrown overboard; King’s Bench ordered a new trial on 22 May 1783.

Gregson v Gilbert involved Gregson syndicate, Thomas Gilbert, Lord Mansfield, Court of King’s Bench, Granville Sharp and Olaudah Equiano.

Gregson v Gilbert, caused by Killings on the Zong, 1781.

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