Question

What claim does Taney make in this passage?

Answer 1

In this passage Justice Taney made a claim that Dred Scott, was not an individual in the eyes of law.   Legally speaking Dred Scott was treated as a property which was distinct from him.   This case could have been heard in a federal court or a state court, then both these courts will have concurrent jurisdiction.

Answer 2

The Missouri circuit court does not have jurisdiction in the case against Sanford. B