In a process of ranking and sale, Alexander Cuming sought to be ranked on a bill that was signed by the decedent, James Macdonald, three months before James came of age. The common agent raised an objection based on James's minority, and the Lord Ordinary sustained it. Cuming sought further review, making several arguments for enforcing the bill: (1) the funds were advanced for James's benefit, (2) James accepted the bill while exercising a profession, and (3) James's father joined in accepting the bill.
Documents in this case (2)
People involved
- Alexander Cuming — Pursuer
- Alexander Macdonald, Esq., of Largie and Muiravonside — Defender
- James Macdonald, Esq., of Largie and Muiravonside — Named in case documents
- Charles Lockhart — Named in case documents
- Elisabeth Macdonald — Named in case documents
- David Wemyss, of Pitkenny — Agent
- S. Clk. — Clerk
- William Baillie, Lord Polkemmet — Lord Ordinary
- John Connel — Advocate for Pursuer
- H. M. Buchanan, W.S. — Agent
- Archibald Campbell Jr., Lord Succoth, 2nd Baronet of Succoth — Advocate for Defender
In a process of ranking and sale, Alexander Cuming sought to be ranked on a bill that was signed by the decedent, James Macdonald, three months before James came of age. The common agent raised an objection based on James's minority, and the Lord Ordinary sustained it. Cuming sought further review, making several arguments for enforcing the bill: (1) the funds were advanced for James's benefit, (2) James accepted the bill while exercising a profession, and (3) James's father joined in accepting the bill.
