1790–1791
SuccessionFeu dutiesDispositionDebtLiferentFreeholderJohn Gordon pursued Dugald Gilchrist to overturn the freeholders' decision expunging his name from the roll of Sutherland freeholders. Gilchrist objected that Gordon's liferent-right of superiority had been extinguished by his father's sale of Pulrossie and an obligation to Dempster freeing the purchaser from feudal dues. Gordon replied that his freehold right remained unaffected by his father's transaction, while Gilchrist duplied that Gordon was bound by his father's deeds and obligations.AI-generated
Documents in this case (6)
- John Gordon v. Dougal Gilchrist — Petition and Complaint, 12 Nov 1790November 12, 1790 Petition of John Gordon, Esq; against Dougal Gilchrist, Esq; T. Manson, Agent, asking the Court to overturn the freeholders' decision to expunge his name from the roll of Sutherland freeholders.
- John Gordon v. Dugald Gilchrist — Answers, 21 Dec 1790Gilchrist objects to Gordon’s inclusion on the Sutherland freeholder roll, arguing his father’s sale of Pulrossie and an obligation to Dempster extinguished Gordon’s feudal superiority rights.
- John Gordon v. Dugald Gilchrist — Replies, 18 Jan 1791January 18, 1791 Replies for John Gordon, Esquire, of Swinzie, responding to the answers of Dugald Gilchrist of Hospisdale, that his freehold right of superiority is not altered by his father's transaction with Mr Demps…
- Dugald Gilchrist v. John Gordon — Duplies, 27 Jan 1791 [2]January 27, 1791 Duplies for Dugald Gilchrist of Hospisdale, Esq; to the replies for John Gordon of Swinzie, Esq; arguing that the complainer represents his father and is bound by his deeds and obligations.
- John Gordon v. Dugald Gilchrist — Petition, 15 Feb 1791John Gordon seeks reinstatement of freeholder status after being struck off for alleged change in circumstances tied to his father’s land sale and obligation to a purchaser.
- John Gordon v. Dugald Gilchrist — Answers, 3 Mar 1791Gilchrist objects to Gordon’s freeholder status, asserting his liferent-right of superiority was extinguished by his father’s sale of Pulroffie to Dempster and a subsequent obligation freeing Dempster from all feudal du…