George Abercromby brought a case to be found and maintain as the freeholder (an estate in land, inherited or held for life) of Scotland, on his being the oldest son of a Peeress created by the Sovereign of United Kingdom. Defendants, some freeholders of the County of Stirling questioned that Pursuer did not have such a privilege, because he did not have connection at all with with the old Scots Peerage.
Documents in this case (2)
People involved
- Lord George Abercromby, 2nd Baron Abercromby of Aboukir and Tullibody — Pursuer
- Peter Speirs, Esq — Defender
- Robert Hill, W.S. — Agent
- Alexander Abercromby, W.S. — Agent
Places
George Abercromby brought a case to be found and maintain as the freeholder (an estate in land, inherited or held for life) of Scotland, on his being the oldest son of a Peeress created by the Sovereign of United Kingdom. Defendants, some freeholders of the County of Stirling questioned that Pursuer did not have such a privilege, because he did not have connection at all with with the old Scots Peerage.
