Name
Henry Erskine
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 23 Feb. 1768. Son of Henry David and Agnes Steuart; m. Christian Fullerton; his son, Henry David, was 12th earl of Buchan. Lord Advocate 1783-4 & 1806-7; MP Haddington 1806, Dumfries 1806-7; retired 1811. Lifelong enemy of Henry Dundas.
Life Dates
1746 - 1817
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Trustees upon the Berwickshire Turnpike Roads v. Mayor, Bailies, and Burgesses of the Borough of Berwick Information Information for the Mayor, Bailies, and Burgesses, of the Borough of Berwick, Suspenders; Against the Trustees upon the Berwickshire Turnpike Roads, Chargers 5 Sep 1793 35151
Stewart v. Magistrates and Town Council of St. Andrews Representation

Unto the Right Honourable Lord Henderland, the Representation of Robert Stewart, Deacon of the Incorporation of Wrights in St Andrews

11 Jun 1793 35141
Nisbet, et al v. The kirk-session of West-kirk Information Information for John Gillies, Alexander Hay, Alexander Cowie, George Davidson, William Primrose, David Donald, William Drysdale, John Brooksby, Peter Duncan, Thomas Hutchison, William Turcan, John Peacock, Archibald Balfour, William Davidson, James Millar, William Bowie, John Henderson, Margaret Reid, Peter Campbell, John Bowie, Thomas Rankine, John Marshall, and William Sorely, Tacksmen of the Cruives at Kincardine; and John Cuming in New Pans, John Wannin Feuer in Blawlowen, James Sands Tenant in Lurg, Alexander Cuming Feuer there, John Boyd Tenant in Bordy, John Morgan Wright there, Robert Scotland Tenant in Kellywood, Robert Scotland Tenant in Casforings, William Cuming Tenant in Cruikmuirhall, Alexander Gentleman Tenant there, John Stirling senior, Tenant in Stonebrae, John Stirling junior, Tenant there, Janet Anderson there, Margaret Scotland at Sandwells, Alexander Miller there, James Scotland senior, New Pans, and David Angus Quarrier at Blawlowen, Tacksmen of the Cruives at Longannet, Defenders 8 Jan 1793 35086
Jowett, et al v. Wooley & Maidment Answers 4 Jul 1797 36286
Hamilton v. Cunningham Petition The Petition of Sir William Cunningham of Robertland, Baronet, and William Campbell of Fairfield, Esquire, as representing the late Sir William Cunningham of Robertland, Baronet, and William Campbell of Fairfield, Esquire, their respective Fathers; 27 Jun 1793 34976

Associated Cases

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Sir Ralph Abercromby v. John Francis Erskine Advocate for Defender 1800
Robert Macaulay and Others v. John Angus Advocate for Respondent 1783
Officers of State v. Thomas Advocate for Defender 1802
Menzies v. Beresford Trustee/Tutor/Representative for Pursuer 1803
Lindsay v. M'Laren Advocate for Charger 1780
Kemps v. Ferguson Advocate for Defender 1802
James Goodfellow v. Andrew Madder Advocate for Charger 1785
James Ayton v. James Bruce Advocate for Charger 1785
Howe v. Bland Advocate for Defender 1782
Glass v. Kelly, &c Advocate for Defender 1776
Fleshers of Glasgow v. Magistrates of Glasgow Advocate for Defender 1802
Earl of Mansfield v. The Duke of Queensberry, and other Heritors of the Parish of Dornock Advocate for Pursuer 1800
Duncan Stewart v. Lieutenant Alexander Graeme Advocate for Pursuer 1799
Charles Stewart, Writer to the Signet v. Andrew Miller, Depute Clerk to the Bills Advocate for Pursuer 1802
Briggs v. Stark and Balfour Advocate for Respondent 1778
Alexander Kinloch and Others v. James Rocheid Advocate for Defender 1800

Documents Authored

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Wyche v. Blount Minute

Minute in the Advocation Elizabeth Anne Wyche, alias Blount; against Captain Charles Burrel Blount

26 Jun 1801
Viscount of Arbuthnott v. Gilles Petition 28 May 1793
Viscount of Arbuthnott v. Gilles Petition 14 Nov 193
Trustees upon the Berwickshire Turnpike Roads v. Mayor, Bailies, and Burgesses of the Borough of Berwick Information Information for the Mayor, Bailies, and Burgesses, of the Borough of Berwick, Suspenders; Against the Trustees upon the Berwickshire Turnpike Roads, Chargers 5 Sep 1793
Thomas McAllan v. Hugh Bell Petition

Unto The Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of Hugh Bell, Brewer in Pleasance of Edinburgh

10 Jun 1790
The Younger Children of Lauchlan Mactavish v. His Creditors Information

Information for Margaret M'Tavish, elders lawful Daughter of Lauchlan M'Tavish, Esq; of Dunardry, with consent of her said Father; and for the said Lauchlan M'Tavish, as Father and Administrator in Law for Flora and John M'Tavish, his other two younger Children, Defenders; Against James Ferrier Writer to the Signet, Trustee for the said Lauchlan M'Tavish, and his Creditors, Pursuer

20 Apr 1787
The Procurator-Fiscal of the Town of Stirling v. John Gillies and Others Information 8 Jan 1793
The Marchioness of Titchfield and her Husband, for his interest v. Alexander Penrose Cuming Petition

Unto The Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of The Most Honourable Henrietta Scott, Marchioness of Titchfield; and of William Henry Cavendish Bentinck Scott, Marquis of Titchfield, her Husband, for his interest 

23 Jun 1797
The Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh v. The Faculty of Advocates, and the Society of Writers to the Signet, in behalf of the College of Justice Information

Information for The Honourable Henry Erskine, Dean, and the remanent Members of the Faculty of Advocates; and for Samuel Mitchelson, Esq; Clerk to the Signet, Treasurer to the Society of Clerks to the Signet, for himself, and in Name and Behalf of the Society as specifically authorized by and Act thereof, Suspenders; Against George Macqueen, Deputy Collector of Cess and Poor's Rates of Edinburgh, and the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town-Council of the said City, Chargers

20 Apr 1787
The Earl of Fife v. Mrs Martha M'Kenzie and Elizabeth Fraser Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Earl of Fife

26 May 1795
The Creditors of James Stein v. Newnham, Everett and Company Information

Information for David Steuart, Esq. Trustee on the Sequestrated Estate of James Stein, late Distiller at Kilbagie, Pursuer, against Messrs. Newnham, Everett and Company, Bankers in London, Defenders

8 Dec 1792
Tasker v. Mercer Memorial

Memorial for Richard Mercer, Esq. of Old Connaught, in the County of Dublin, afterwards of he City of Dublin, now in Edinburgh; against Mrs. Susannah Frances Tasker, of the City of Dublin, and Robert Dick Writer in Edinburgh, her Mandatory

11 Nov 1800
Stirlings v. Sir John Stirling of Glorat, Baronet Answers

Answers for Mrs Barbara Stirling, fourth Daughter of Sir John Stirling of Glorat, Baronet, and spouse of the Reverend Robert Rennie, Minister of the Gospel at Kilsyth, and for the said Mr Robert Rennie, as Administrator in law for their Children; and for Alexander Home Stirling, James, Samuel, George, John, William, Robert, and Joseph Stirlings, younger Children of the said Sir John Stirling, and Alexander Grant, Writer to the Signet, Curator ad litem to such of them as are under age, Pursuers; to the Petition of Sir John Stirling of Glorat, Baronet, Defender

12 Nov 1801
Stirlings v. Sir John Stirling of Glorat, Baronet Information

Information for Mrs Barbara Stirling, Fourth Daughter of Sir John Stirling of Glorat, Baronet, and Spouse of the Reverend Robert Rennie, Minister of the Gospel at Kilsyth, and for the said Mr Robert Rennie, as Administrator-in-law for their Children, and for Alexander Home Stirling, James, Samuel, George, John, William, Robert and Joseph Stirlings, Younger Children of the said Sir John Stirling, and Alexander Grant, Writer to the Signet, Curator ad litem to such of them as are under Age, Pursuers; against Sir John Stirling of Glorat, Baronet, Defender

1 Jul 1800
Stewart v. Magistrates and Town Council of St. Andrews Representation

Unto the Right Honourable Lord Henderland, the Representation of Robert Stewart, Deacon of the Incorporation of Wrights in St Andrews

11 Jun 1793
Stewart v. Hoome Information

Information for Charles Stewart of Annapolis in Maryland, Esq; and David Stewart his Brother and Attorney; Against Miss Sophia Hoome, only child of the deceased George Hoome of Argaty, Esq; and Mr John Moir, Writer to the Signet, her Tutor ad litem

23 Apr 1789
Smyth and Others v. City of Edinburgh Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Smyth and John Campbell Senior, Writers to the Signet, Messers James Stormonth and John Tawse, Writers, a Committee appointed by the Proprietors and Inhabiants of St James's Square, and Neightbourhood, and for the said Inhabitants and Proprietors

12 Nov 1799
Smyth and Others v. City of Edinburgh Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Smyth and John Campbell Senior, Writers to the Signet; Messers James Stormonth, and John Tawse, Writers, a Committee appointed by the Proprietors and Inhabiants of St James's Square, and Neighbourhood; and of the said Inhabitants and Proprietors

12 Nov 1800
Sir William Forbes and Others v. Andrew Gordon Replies

Replies for Sir William Forbes of Craigievar, Bart., George Skene of Skene, Esq; Lieut.-Gen. Robert Horn-Elphinston of Logie, and others, Freeholders of the County of Aberdeen, To The Answers for Lieut.-Col. Andrew Gordon of the 26th Regiment of Foot

23 Apr 1789
Sir Ralph Abercromby v. John Francis Erskine Answers

Answers for John Francis Erskine of Mar, Esq; To The Petition of Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby of Tullibody, Knight of the Bath

25 Feb 1800
Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet v. Peter Spiers Duplies

Duplies for Peter Speirs fo Culcroich, Esq; To The Replies for Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet

9 Dec 1790
Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet v. David Ballingall Answers

Answers for David Balingall, Esq; to the Condescendence for Sir Alexander Campbell, Bart. And others, Complainers

27 Jan 1791
Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet v. David Ballingall Answers

Answers for David Balingall, Esq, To The Petition & Complaint of Sir Alexander Campbell, Bart. John Johnston of Alva, Esq; and Captain John Livingston of the 26th Regiment of Foot

9 Dec 1790
Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet v. David Ballingall Answers

Answers for David Balingall, Esq; to the Condescendence for Sir Alexander Campbell, Bart. And others, Complainers

27 Jan 1791
Scott v. Steuart Answers

Answers for David Steuart, Efq. Merchant in Leith; to the Petition of William Scott, Procurator Fiscal of the County of Edinburgh

23 Apr 1795