1796
DebtCreditorInterlocutorDecreet-ArbitralTrusteeRepresentationSir James Riddell of Ardnamurchan and his co-pursuers petitioned the Court to alter an interlocutor that had found them personally liable for a debt due by the deceased Mrs Paterson, explaining that they had not yet recovered any executry funds. The deceased’s executors subsequently petitioned for permission to delay further the recovery of those funds, despite admitting liability and acknowledging that ample estate assets remained available.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Petition — Sir Ja. Riddell, Bart. against Lord Justice-Clerk's InterlocutorFebruary 10, 1796 Petition of Sir James Riddell of Ardnamurchan and others, asking the Court to alter the interlocutor finding them personally liable for a debt due by the deceased Mrs Paterson, as they have not yet rec…
- Sir James Riddell of Ardnamurchan and Sunart, Baronet, and Others v. John King — Answers, 7 Apr 1796April 7, 1796 Petition of the executors of Mrs Paterson, asking the Court to permit further delay in recovering executry-funds, despite admitting liability and ample funds.
People & places in this case
People involved
- John Dickson, of Kilbucho — Party
- William Tait — Advocate for Party
- William Farquharson, of Bruxie and Monaltrie — Advocate for Party
- William Baillie, Lord Polkemmet — Lord Ordinary
- Alexander Fraser, Lord Strichen — Lord Ordinary
Places
- Ardnamurchan (principal)
- Edinburgh
- Mauchline
