Name
William Craig, Lord Craig
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 1 Mar 1768. Son of minister William Craig (1709–1784); Sheriff-depute of Ayr 1787; Lord Craig 1792; Judge of the Court of Justiciary 1795-1812. Political ally of Henry Dundas.
Life Dates
1745 - 1813

Documents Authored

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Thomson v. Thomson Answers

Answers for William Thomson in Cairnybridge, and Andrew Tod of Feal, Suspenders; To The Petition of Andrew Thomson in Burnmiln, Charger

19 Feb 1782
Wilson, et al v. Clerks of Session Answers

Answers for the Clerks of Session; to the Petition and Complaint of Janet Wilson, Widow of James Maiklem Portioner of Balgrochans; and of Robert, James and Jean Maiklem, Children of the said deceased James Maiklem

17 Dec 1789
More and Irvine v. Gibson Answers

Answers for Walter Gibson, Wright in St. Andrews; to the Petition of Messrs. More and Irvine, Merchants in Gottenburg, and Robert Monro, Vintner in Coupar

24 Jul 1770
Agnes Watson, and James Taylor, her Husband v. Agnes Mathie, and James Weir, her Husband Answers

Answers for Agnes Watson, only surviving child of the deceased James Watson, merchant in Greenock, and James Taylor her husband, for his interest, Pursuers; to the Petition of Agnes Mathie, daughter of the deceased Gabriel Mathie, merchant in Greenock, and James Wier, her husband, Defenders

23 Feb 1775
Blands v. Ewing and Company, and Dinwiddie Answers

Answers for Walter Ewing and Company, merchants in Glasgow, and Robert Dinwiddie, late cashier to the banking-company of Mess. Dunlop and Houston, defenders; to the Petition of Mess. Bland and Company, merchants in Sheffield, pursuers

27 Feb 1777
Robertson v. Craig Answers

Answers for Alexander Robertson, Writer to the Signet, Trustee for Messrs. Williams, Tebb, and Williams, Merchants in London ; to the Petition of Robert Craig, Merchant in Perth

2 Jan 1777
Ranking of William Simpson's Creditors Answers

Answers for William M'Cormick and Co. Merchants in Glasgow ; to the Petition of Margaret Simson

8 Dec 1779
Watson v. Stewart Answers

Answers for James Stewart, Stabler in Edinburgh; to the Petition of James Watson junior, Messenger in Edinburgh

27 Jan 1780
Young and Others v. MacDonald Answers

Answers for John Young, Convener of the Incorporations of the Burgh of Burntisland ; Mrs. Ballantyne, Relict of David Ballantyne, late one of the Magistrates of said Burgh ; John Crawford, late Deacon of the Bakers there ; Archibald Brown, late Deacon of the Shoemakers there ; Daniel M'Farlane, Gardener there ; and Isobel Flockhart, Relict of James Hedderwick, Gardener there ; to the Petition of Alexander M'Donald, Tacksman of the Common Lands belonging to the Burgh of Burntisland

30 Dec 1779
Oliver Melvil v. Mr Robert Arnot, Minister at Ceres Answers

Answers for Oliver Melvill, Third Son of David Melvill, in Ceres; to the Petition of the Reverend Mr. Robert Arnot, Minister of Ceres

13 Jun 1782
Thomson v. Thomson Answers

Answers For William Thomson in Cairneybridge, and Andrew Todd of Feal, Suspenders; To The Petition of Andrew Thomson, Tenant in Burnmiln, and Alexander Russell, Wright in Leslie, Chargers

20 Apr 1782
Copland v. Ireland Answers

Answers for William Copland of Gregory; to the Petition of William Ireland Writer in Kirkcudbright, Factor upon the Sequestrated Estate of Raeberry

13 Jul 1786
Agnes Watson, and James Taylor, her Husband v. Agnes Mathie, and James Weir, her Husband Answers

Answers for Agnes Watson, and her husband, Pursuers; to the Condescendence for Agnes Mathie, and her husband, Defenders

18 Jul 1775
John Skeill v. Humphry-Bland Gardiner Answers

Answers for Humphry-Bland Gardiner, Son of the deceased Robert Gardiner, Esq; late Commissary of the Forces in Scotland, to the Petition of John Skeil, Farmer at Musselburgh

28 Feb 1775
Parish, &C v. Khones Answers

Answers for Mess. Jacob and John Khone, and John Andrew Uthoff Ludson, Merchants in Bremen, trustees for the creditors of Joseph Turner Merchant in Bremen, and George Oswald and Company, Merchants in Glasgow, their Attornies, to The Petition of John Parish, Merchant in Hamburgh, and John Henrich Schreiber and Company, Merchants in Bremen, and Alexander Innes, Clerk to the signet, their attorney

20 Dec 1775
Oliver Melvil v. Mr Robert Arnot, Minister at Ceres Answers

Answers for Oliver Melvill, Third Son of David Melvill, in Ceres; to the Petition of the Reverend Mr. Robert Arnot, Minister of Ceres

12 Dec 1782
Hammond, Birket, and Smith v. Marshall Answers

Answers for Claud Marshall, Writer in Glasgow; To The Petition of Mess. Hammond, Birkett and Smith, Merchants in London, and their Attorney

4 Mar 1784
Clark v. Macgill Answers

Answers for James M'Gill, Hammerman in Glasgow, Defender; to the Petition of Peter Clark, Indweller there, Pursuer

24 Apr 1773
Agnes Watson, and James Taylor, her Husband v. Agnes Mathie, and James Weir, her Husband Answers

Answers for Agnes Watson, only surviving Child of the deceased James Watson, Merchant in Greenock, and James Taylor, her Husband, for his Interest; to the Petition of Agnes Mathie, only surviving Child of the deceased Gabriel Mathie, Merchant in Greenock, and James Weir, her Husband, for his Interest

4 Jul 1776
Alexander Farquharson v. The Governor and Company of Undertakers for raising Thames water in York-buildings Answers

Answers for The Governor and Company of Undertakers for raising Thames water in York-buildings, London, to The Petition of Alexander Farquharson Accountant in Edinburgh

23 Nov 1775
Parish, &C v. Khones Answers

Answers for Mess. Jacob and John Khone, and John Andrew Uthoff Ludson, Merchants in Bremen, Trustees for the Creditors of Joseph Turner Merchant in Bremen, and George Oswald and Company Merchants in Glasgow, their Attornies, to The Petition of John Parish Merchant in Hamburgh, and John Henrich Schreiber and Company Merchants in Bremen, and Alexander Innes Clerk to the signet, their Attorney

16 Apr 1776
Hamilton v. Hamilton's Creditors Answers

Answers for John Hamilton Merchant in Glasgow, for Himself, and the other Creditors of George Hamilton ; to the Objections to the interest, made by the Common-Agent, in the state of the Ranking of the Creditors of the said George Hamilton ; and also to the separate Objections therein referred to, given in upon the part of the said Creditors, in the course of the procedure, upon an application by the said John Hamilton, for a warrant upon the Factor for payment of the rents of the subjects after mentioned to the Respondents and Others

19 Feb 1778
Naismith v. M'Morrow Answers Answers for Elizabeth M'Morrow, Relict of John Alexander in Maxwellann; to the Petition of Thomas Naismith, Writer in Edinburgh 31 Jul 1783
Elisabeth Pierson v. Ninian Alexander Answers

Answers for Ninian Alexander, Mason in Dundee; to the Petition and Complaint of Elisabeth Pierson, Relict of Alexander Watt, late Maltman in Dundee, and Katharine Pierson, her Sister, both Daughters of the deceased James Pierson, late Baker in Dundee

13 Dec 1782
Robertson v. Robertson Answers

Answers for William Robertson of Middlefield, George Johnston, Writer in Cupar, and James Bell, Glover there, Trustees for the Creditors of David Sibbald, Flesher in Cupar, Chargers; to the Petition of Thomas Robertson, Writer in Cupar, Suspender

20 Apr 1782