1765
John Arbuthnott petitioned the Court to overturn an interlocutor ordering him to convey a debt and diligence to the representatives of the late James Justice. Elizabeth Gilmour, Justice’s widow, answered, arguing that the assignation to Arbuthnott had been granted as collateral security rather than in trust.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Arbuthnott v. Gilmour — Petition, 14 Nov 1765November 14, 1765 Petition of John Arbuthnott asking the Court to overturn the interlocutor that ordered him to convey a debt and diligence to Mr. Justice's representatives
- Elizabeth Gilmour v. John Arbuthnot and the Viscount of Arbuthnot — Answers, 28 Nov 1765November 28, 1765 Answers by Elizabeth Gilmour, relict of Mr. James Justice, to the petition of the Honourable John Arbuthnot, arguing that the assignation to Mr. Arbuthnot was collateral security, not a trust.
People & places in this case
People involved
- John Arbuthnott — Pursuer
- Viscount of Arbuthnott — Pursuer
- Elizabeth Gilmour — Defender
