* In a case that was described by the court as being “by no means free of difficulty,” the judge declared Thompson free pro tanto, which is a Latin tag tending to camouflage the rather awkward result that Thompson was free to the extent of three-fifths. The judge then suggested that since most of the work of emancipation had been accomplished, it would be a good idea if the other owners entered into an arrangement to make Thompson entirely free. Thompson v. Thompson (1844 Ky) 4 B. Mon. 502.