Name
Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 7 Aug. 1764. Son of Rev. Robert Blair and Isabella Law; m. Isabella Cornelia; Advocate-Depute 1789; Solicitor-General Oct. 31, 1789-1806; Dean of Faculty June 6, 1801; Lord President Nov. 16, 1808. Lifelong friends with Henry Dundas.
Life Dates
1741 - 1811

Associated Cases

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Documents Authored

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James Buchanan, Dean of Guild of Glasgow v. Patrick Bell Answers

Answers for Patrick Bell, Merchant in Glasgow, to The Petition of James Buchanan, Esq; Dean of Guild

4 Aug 1774
James Edmonstone v. William Jackson Information

Information for William Jackson, James Stoddart, and others, underwriters in Edinburgh, defenders, against John Moir, writer to the signet, factor on the sequestrated estate of Messrs William Alexander and Sons, and Captain James Edmonston of the ship Duntreath, pursuers

2 Oct 1779
James Edmonstone v. William Jackson Petition

Unto The Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session ; the Petition of William Jackson, James Stoddart, and Others, Underwriters in Edinburgh

23 Nov 1779
King and Scot v. MacIntyre Answers

Answers for John King Flesher in Glasgow, and David Scott Writer there ; to the Petition of John MacIntyre, Servant to James Ritchie, Merchant in Glasgow

20 Apr 1776
Lord Reay v. James Anderson and Others Answers

Answers for Eric Lord Reay; to the Petition of Messrs. James Anderson in Keoldale, and Thomas and James Arbuthnot Merchants in Peterhead

23 Jan 1800
Macadam v. Creditors of Campbell and Company Answers

Answers for Mrss. Douglas, Heron, and Comapny, and others, Heritable Creditors of Mess Campbell, M'Lure, and M'Cree, late Merchant in Ayr, to the Petition of John M'Adam, Esq; of Craigingillan

17 Jul 1787
Macindoe v. Cowley, Wallace, Crawford, and French Petition Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Major William Cowley, and Ensign Hugh Wallace, of the 22d Regiment of Foot 25 Nov 1777
Mackay and Fullerton v. Dalrymples et al Answers

Answers for The Honourable Mrs Hamilton Fullarton of Bargany, Spouse to Colonel William Fullarton of Fullarton, and the said Colonel William Fullarton for his interest; To The Additional Petition of Sir Hew Dalrymple of North-Berwick, Baronet

13 Oct 1796
Marshall v. Youngson Answers 19 Apr 1798
Marshall, Hamilton, and Company v. John Crawford and John Barns Information

Information for John Barns and other Merchants in Glasgow, Underwriters on the Ship Ceres, Suspenders; against Mess. Marshall Hamilton and Company Merchants in Greenock, Chargers

15 Apr 1786
Micheal Marshall and Richard Dick v. John Carre of Cavers, Esq, and Others Petition and Complaint Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session; the Petition and Complaint of Michael Marshall Vintner, and one of the present Counsellors of the burgh of Jedburgh, elected at Michaelmas last, and Richard Dick Dyer there, late Counsellor of the said burgh 28 Nov 1781
Murray v. Earl of Breadalbane Answers

Answers for Poor Mary and Margaret Murrays, and James Mackie, Husband to the said Margaret, for his Interest; to the Petition of John Earl of Breadalbane

27 Sep 1766
Penrose-Cumming v. Lawson Information

Information for Alexander Penrose Cumming of Altyre, Esq; with concourse of his Majesty's Advocate, Prosecutor; against John Lawson, designing himself of Westertown, now residing at Old Milns near Elgin, in the County of Elgin and Forres, Pannel

2 Apr 1785
Penrose-Cumming v. Rev. Leslie Information

Information for Alexander Penrose Cumming of Altyre, Esquire, with Concourse of his Majesty's Advocate, Prosecutor; against The Reverend Mr William Leslie, Minister of the Parishes of St Andrews and Longbride, Pannel

1 Jan 1787
Ranking of William Simpson's Creditors Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session. The Petition of Margaret Simpson, widow of the deceased William Simpson of London, mariner

19 Nov 1779
Richard Dick v. Robert Lindsay and Others Memorial

Memorial for Richard Dick clothier in Jedburgh, Mary Dick spouse to Robert Thomson of Fodderly, and the said Robert Thomson for his interest, Pursuers; against Dr Robert Lindsay, and others, Defenders

12 Oct 1776
Richardson and Tait v. Thomson Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of David Thomson of Ingliston

5 Jan 1775
Robert Home-Gordon v. Alexander M'Kenzie Answers

Answers for Alexander Mackenzie, Writer to the Signet; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert-Home Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and George Mackay, Esq; of Bighouse

17 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Alexander M'Kenzie Duplies

Duplies for Alexander Mackenzie, Writer to the Signet; To The Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and others

21 Jan 1791
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Alexander Sutherland Answers

Answers for Captain Alexander Sutherland, of the 71st Regiment of Foot; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, George M'Kay, Esq; of Bighouse

18 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Alexander Sutherland Duplies

Duplies for Captain Alexander Sutherland, of the 71st Regiment of Foot; To The Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and Others

21 Jan 1791
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Donald Matheson Answers

Answers For Captain Donald Mathewson Shiness; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert Home Gordon, Esq; of Embo; and George Mackay, Esq; of Bighouse

18 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Donald Matheson Duplies

Duplies For Captain Donald Mathewson, of Shiness; To The Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and Others

21 Jan 1791
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Gordon Clunes Answers

Answers For Captain Gordon Clunes, of Whitehill; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert Home Gordon, Esq; of Embo; and George Mackay, Esq; of Bighouse

18 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Gordon Clunes Duplies

Duplies For Captain Gordon Clune, of Whitehill; To The Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and others

21 Jan 1791