1771–1772
ContractRobert Alexander, the pursuer, owned property in the town of Ayr that contained coal deposits. On behalf of his brother Robert Alexander, William Alexander exchanged letters with James Montgomery, Dr. John Campbell, and the other partners of the coal company at Newton of Ayr. Through this series of letters, the parties apparently agreed that Montgomery would deliver and the coal company would purchase the coal from Montgomery's property. Montgomery et al. denied the existence of a formal contract. Montgomery et al. also argued that Alexander was late delivering the coal.
Documents in this case (4)
- Alexander v. Montgomery — Petition, 10 Jul 1771Petition filed July 10, 1771, seeking relief in a matter involving land and property rights.
- Alexander v. Montgomery — Answers, 1 Aug 1771August 1, 1771 Answers by Robert Alexander to the argument that he is not bound by his brother's correspondence regarding coal delivery
- Alexander v. Montgomery — Petition, 3 Dec 1771December 3, 1771 Answers by the respondents to the argument of Mr Campbell that he was bound by the missives of Mr William Alexander
- Alexander v. Montgomery — Answers, 4 Jan 1772January 4, 1772 Answers by William Fullarton, John Campbell, and James Montgomery responding to the argument that they are bound to permit Robert Alexander to sell coal without consent
People & places in this case
People involved
- Robert Alexander, of Boghall and Blackhouse — Pursuer
- James Montgomery — Defender
- Dr. John Campbell — Defender
- Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville — Advocate for Pursuer
- Robert McQueen — Advocate for Pursuer
- Andrew Crosbie, Esq., of Holm — Advocate for Defender
- Alexander Wight — Advocate for Defender
- John Montgomery Beaumont — Agent
- William Alexander, of Blackhouse — Named in case documents
- The Coal-Work of Newton of Ayr — Named in case documents
Places
- Ayr (principal)
