Name
William Robertson, Lord Robertson
Occupation
Alias
Wm. Robertson
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 31 Jan. 1775. Eldest son of Dr. William Robertson, principal of Edinburgh University; m. (1790) Janet Robertson and (1796) Isabella Cockburn; called to the bar Jan 31, 1775; Bench Nov. 14, 1805; resigned 1826.
Life Dates
1753 - 1835

Associated Cases

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Documents Authored

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Title Type Document Title Submitted
Michael M'Culloch v. William Allen Information

Information for the Rev. Mr Michael M'Culloch, Minister of the Gospel in the Parish of Bothwell; against William Allan, designing himself Parochial School master of the said Parish

26 Apr 1792
The Minister of the Parish of Falkland v. David Johnston and Others Petition

Unto the Right Honorable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of the Reverend Mr Andrew Brown, Minister of the Gospel at Falkland, Charger

12 May 1792
David Wilkie v. The Heritors of the Parish of Cult Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of the rev. Mr David Wilkie Minister of the Gospel in the Parish of Cults in Eifeshire

4 Dec 1792
Archer v. Donaldson Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Andrew Archer of Drumshade, Eldest Son of the deceased John Archer, late of Drumshade, and Margaret Lew, his Mother and Factrix

18 Jan 1793
Benson, &c. v. Stark, &c. Petition

Unto The Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of Reuben Benson, William Benson, John Murdoch, and John McPherson, Cotton-Spinners in Kirkintulloch, Pursuers

28 Feb 1793
Dundas v. Balfour Answers

Answers fir The Rev. Mr James Izat, Minister of the Parish of Westray, and Papa Westray, in Orkney; to the Objections for the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Dundas

18 Jun 1799
Dundas v. Balfour Answers

Answers for the Rev. Mr Charles Alison, Minister of the United Parushes of St Andrew;s and Deernefs, in Orkney; to the Objections for the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Dundas

18 Jun 1799
Porteous v. Maxwell Information

Information for Charles Porteous, Boxmaster of the Incorporation of Taylors in Dumfries, and for the Deacon and other members of the said Incorporation --- Chargers, against Esther Maxwell, Mantuamaker in Dumfries, Spouse of Robert M'Clumpha, Weaver there --- Suspenders

5 Feb 1801
Walker v. Keddie Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lord of Council and Session, the Petition of David Walker, Merchant in Crail

3 Dec 1799
James Farquharson v. Alexander Keay Duplies

Duplies for Alexander Keay, Accountant in Edinburgh, to the Replies for James Farquharson, Esq; of Invercauld

12 Dec 1799
James Farquharson v. Alexander Keay Memorial

Memorial for Alexander Keay, Accountant in Edinburgh, against James Farquharson, Esql of Invercauld

17 Apr 1800
Margaret Buchanan v. James Purdon Gray, and his Administrator-in-Law Answers

Answers for Mrs Margaret Buchanan, Widow of Duglad Buchanan of Craigievairn, Esq; to the Petition of James Purdon Gray of Chryson, only Child of the Marriage between John Purdon, Merchant in Glasgow, and Isabella Gra of Chryston; of the said John Purdon, as Tutor and Administrator-in-law for his said Son; and of John Lang, Writer in Glasgow, for Himself, and as Trustee for the Creditors of the said James Purdon Gray

13 Dec 1799
Margaret Buchanan v. James Purdon Gray, and his Administrator-in-Law Answers

Answers for Mrs Margaret Buchanan, Widow of Dugald Buchanan of Craigievairn, Esq; to the Petition of James Purdon Gray of Chryston, only Child of the Marriage between John Purdon, Merchant in Glasgow, and Isabella Gray of Chrystonl of the said John Purdon, as Tutor and Administrator-in-law for his said Sonl and of John Lang, Writer in Galsgow, for himself, and as Trustrr for the Creditors of the said James Prudon Gray

12 Dec 1800
James Cheap v. William Morehead [Copy 1] Duplies

Duplies for William Morehead of Herbertshire, Esq; To The Replies for James Cheape, Esq. late of Sauchie, now of Park-place

7 Dec 1790
James Cheap v. William Morehead [Copy 1] Petition

Unto The Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of William Morehead of Herbershire, Esq. one of the Freeholders of the County of Stirling

22 Feb 1791
Ilay Ferrier v. William Morehead Answers

Answers for William Morehead of Herbertshire, Esq. on of the Freeholders of the County of Stirling. To the Petition of Ilay Ferrier, Esq. Lieutenant-Colonel in the late Scots Brigade in the service of the States of Holland

24 Feb 1791
Adam Livingston, Esq. of Bantaskine v. Sir Thomas Dundas, Bart. Replies

Replies for Sir Thomas Dundas or Kerse Bart.; To The Answers for Adam Livingstone fo Bantaskine, Esq

19 Jan 1791
Adam Livingston, Esq. of Bantaskine v. Sir Thomas Dundas, Bart. Petition

Unto The Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of Sir Thomas Dundas of Kerse, Bart. 

23 Dec 1790
John Gray v. John M'Aulay Petition and Complaint

Unto The Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition and Complaint of John Gray Writer in Dumbarton

23 Feb 1791
John Gray v. John M'Aulay Replies

Replies for John Gray Writer in Dumbarton; To The Answers for John M'Aulay Town Clerk of Dumbarton

26 May 1791
James Clark v. Major John Lumsdain of Lathallan Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, the Lords of Council and Session, Commissioners for Plantation of Kirks and Valuation of Teinds, the Petition of the Rev. Mr James Clark, Minister of Elie

16 Jun 1801
James Cheap v. William Morehead [Copy 2] Duplies

Duplies for William Morehead of Herbertshire, Esq; To The Replies for James Cheape, Esq. late of Sauchie, now of Park-place

7 Dec 1790
James Cheap v. William Morehead [Copy 2] Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of William Morehead of Herbertshire, Esq. one of the Freeholders of the County of Stirling

22 Feb 1791
James Cheap v. William Morehead [Copy 3] Duplies

Duplies for William Morehead of Herbertshire, Esq; To The Replies for James Cheape, Esq. late of Sauchie, now of Park-place

7 Dec 1790
Col. Andrew Bruce v. Freeholders of Stirlingshire Answers

Answers for Harry Davidson, Writer to the Signet, Respondent; To The Condescendence for Colonel Andrew Bruce, Younger of Stenhouse, Complainer

6 Jan 1791