1789
RentPossessionAlimentTackLeaseProofJanet Barber, relict of James Renny, pursued John Caddell of Cockenzie in a suspension bill alleging he had unlawfully sold her crop and seized her land without authority. Caddell petitioned the Court to remit the suspension, asserting claims of possession and rent arrears against her. Barber answered, defending her suspension and responding to Caddell’s allegations regarding possession and arrears.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Janet Barber v. John Caddell — Petition, 26 Jun 1789June 26, 1789 Petition of John Caddell asking the Court to remit the suspension bill brought by Janet Barber, who claims he unlawfully sold her crop and seized her land without authority.
- Janet Barber v. John Caddell — Answers, 14 Jul 1789July 14, 1789 Answers by Janet Barber, relict of James Renny, to the petition of John Caddell, Esq; of Cockenzie, responding to claims of possession and rent arrears.
People & places in this case
People involved
- John Caddell, of Tranent — Party
- John Burnet — Advocate for Party
- John Goodwillie — Advocate for Party
- William Craig, Lord Craig — Advocate for Party
- James Burnett, Lord Monboddo — Lord Ordinary
- Lord William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield — Lord Ordinary
- Andrew Balfour Ramsay, of Whitehill — Named in case documents
- John Cuthbertson — Named in case documents
