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Why does the court say that the petitioning party in this case had no right to sue for his freedom? A) because he is too young B) because he is from a different state C) because he is "of the African race" with enslaved ancestors D) because he is, properly speaking, within his owner's jurisdiction

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C). Because it is the only one that can possibly apply.

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C.

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