1796
ContractSecurityDeedBreach of ContractDebtCopyrightPeter Hill, bookseller in Edinburgh, sought to relinquish his interest in the copyright of a book he had contracted to publish with John Swinton, Advocate. Swinton maintained that Hill remained bound by the agreement to accept delivery of sixty copies annually until all four hundred and eighty-six remaining copies were delivered. The pleadings set forth the parties' competing positions on the enforceability of the publication contract and the disposition of the unsold stock.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Peter Hill v. John Swinton — Information, 13 Oct 1796October 13, 1796 Information of Peter Hill, bookseller in Edinburgh, arguing that he is entitled to relinquish his concern in the copy right of a book published under contract with John Swinton, Esq. Advocate.
- Peter Hill v. John Swinton — Information, 20 Dec 1796December 20, 1796 Information of the charger, arguing that Peter Hill is bound by contract to receive 60 copies annually until all 486 remainders are delivered
People & places in this case
People involved
- John Swinton, of Swinton — Party
- John Swinton, Lord Swinton — Party
- James Turnbull — Advocate for Party
- Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee — Advocate for Party
- Archibald Swinton, W.S. — Advocate for Party
- William Baillie, Lord Polkemmet — Lord Ordinary
Places
- Edinburgh (principal)
