1800
StipendThe pursuer Ogilvy was Minister of the Parish of Linton, which was located on the land of William Dawson. Ogilvy sought an increase in his stipend in light of Dawson's use of some of the land to grow barley. Ogilvy believed that he deserved a greater stipend given the profits Dawson stood to earn from his agricultural activities.
Documents in this case (2)
- Andrew Ogilvy v. William Dawson — memorial, 17 Jan 1800January 17, 1800 Memorial of the Reverend Mr Andrew Ogilvy, Minister of Linton, asserting his right to receive barley as stipend, not inferior bear, despite augmentation being localled on Mr Dawson's lands.
- William Dawson v. Andrew Ogilvy — memorial, 28 Jan 1800January 28, 1800 Memorial of William Dawson, Eſq; of Graden, arguing that the minister's demand for barley payment is invalid given the lands' unsuitability for barley and the established practice of using barley fiar p…
People & places in this case
People involved
- Andrew Ogilvy, Reverend — Pursuer
- William Dawson, Esq — Defender
- C. Elliot, W.S. — Agent
Places
- Linton (principal)
- Place
- Hoselawhill
