Robert 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.
People involved
- Robert Alexander, of Boghall and Blackhouse — Pursuer
- James Montgomery — 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
- William Alexander, of Blackhouse — Named in case documents
- Dr. John Campbell — Defender
- John Montgomery Beaumont — Agent
- The Coal-Work of Newton of Ayr — Named in case documents
Places
- Ayr (principal)
Robert 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.
