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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Title Type Document Title Submitted
James M'Harg v. Marquis of Tweeddale Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James M'Harg, eldest Son and Heir of the deceast Archibald M'Harg, late Writer in Edinburgh, and his Curators

13 Nov 1782
James M'Harg v. Marquis of Tweeddale Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James M'Harg, eldest Son and Heir of the deceased Archibald M'Harg, Writer in Edinburgh

17 Feb 1784
James M'Harg v. Marquis of Tweeddale Answers

Answers for James M'Harg, eldest Son and Heir of the deceast Archibald M'Harg, Writer in Edinburgh; to the Petition of George Marquis of Tweedale, and Andrew Blane, Writer to the Signet, Common Agent in the sale of Keirs

1 Jul 1784
Mure v. Clark Information

Information for John Clark, Merchant in Glasgow, Trustee for the Creditors of Simson, Baird and Co., Merchants in Glasgow, Defender; against William Mure of Caldwell, Esq; and Andrew Stewart, Esq; one of the Lords of Trade and Plantations, Pursuers

11 Oct 1781
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
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
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
Elisabeth Pierson v. Ninian Alexander Duplies

Duplies for Ninian Alexander, Mason in Dundee; to the Replies for Elizabeth Peirson, Relict of Alexander Watt, late Maltman in Dundee, and Katharine Peirson, her Sister, Daughters of the deceased James Peirson, late Baker in Dundee

18 Jan 1783
Cunningham & Co. v. Craigie Petition Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session. The Petition of William Cunningham and Company, Merchants in Glasgow, Pursuers; 18 Nov 1789
Ramage v. Charteris Answers

Answers for Mrs. Jean Charteris, late at the Gatehouse of Fleet, now in Creetown; to the Petition of Joseph Ramage, of the City of York, Merchant, and William Carnochan, Merchant in Edinburgh, his Attorney

31 Jan 1782
Reid v. Cunninghame Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Reid, Tenant in Lethem, near Calder

10 Feb 1784
Robert Fram and Others v. The Magistrates of Dumbarton Information

Information for James Colquhoun of Newlands, Provost, and the other Magistrates and Town-Council of the Burgh of Dumbarton, Defenders; against Robert Fram and others, Burgesses of the said Burgh, Pursuers

13 Jun 1786
Robertson v. Gray Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Robertson and others, Trustees for the Creditors of Richard Cameron late of Carntyne

13 Feb 1781
William Robertson v. David Miller Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of David Miller, late Tenant in Todhall, now in Middlefoodie

12 Jun 1781
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
Robertson v. Robertson and Miller Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Thomas Robertson, Writer in Cupar

13 Feb 1782
Sibbald v. Maben Answers

Answers for William Maben, some time Cutler in Portsburgh, now in Dunse, Charger; to the Petition of Thomas Sibbald, Son of the deceased John Sibbald, Smith in Edinburgh, one of the Boys educated in George Heriot's Hospital, and of Mr. John Carmichael, Treasurer of said Hospital, Suspenders

2 Dec 1784
John Thomson v. David Miller Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of David Miller, late Tenant in Todhall, now in Middlefoodie

8 Mar 1782
Tod v. McLintock Answers

Answers for George Tod, Writer in Edinburgh, Pursuer; to the Petition of Robert M'Lintok junior, Merchant in Glasgow, Defender

1 Aug 1780
Trustees of Lady Douglas v. Hutchison Memorial

Memorial for Thomas Hutchison, merchant in Dalkeith, Messrs. Wilson and Elliot, merchants there, James Aitken, merchant there, Cochrane Hatton, spirit dealer there, and Mrs. Jean Johnston, vintner there, suspenders, against Alexander Murray, Esquire, his Majesty's Solicitor General for Scotland, Ilay Campbell, Esq; Advocate, and Mr. William Chalmers, writer in Edinburgh, trustees appointed by Dame Elisabeth Douglas, widow of Sir William Douglas of Glenbervie, chargers

27 Feb 1782
Webster v. Tod Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Andrew Tod of Feal

20 Nov 1782
Representatives of Laurie v. Bell Minutes 8 Mar 1797
Heritors of Kirkcudbright v. Birtwhistle Petition

Unto the Right Honourable Lords of Council and Session, Commissioners for Plantation of Kirks and Valuation of Friends, the Petition of the Right Hon. Dunbar Earl of Selkirk, and others, Heritors of the Parish of Kirkcudbright

22 Jun 1790
Heritors of Kirkcudbright v. Birtwhistle Answers

Answers for the Right Honourable Dunbar, Earl of Selkirk, and Others, Heritors of the Parish of Kirkcudbright; to the Petition of William Birtwhistle, Esq. of Raeberry

28 Jun 1792
Edmonstone v. Morehead Petition and Complaint

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition and Complaint of the Reverend George Edmonstone, third lawful son of Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath Baronet

8 Jul 1790