1798
Mrs Janet Maitland and her husband Dr William Babington pursued against John Bushby Maitland in a dispute concerning the proof of a bond subscription and the competency of Thomas Bushby as a witness. The pursuers objected to Bushby's admission on grounds of consanguinity and patrimonial interest, which the defender answered and the pursuers replied to. The litigation arose following a petition to renew a commission for proving that the subscription to the bond was not that of Captain Maitland.AI-generated
Documents in this case (4)
- Maitland and Babington v. Maitland — Petition, 15 May 1798May 15, 1798 Petition of John Clerk asking the Court to renew the commission and diligence granted for proving the subscription to a bond is not Captain Maitland's
- Mrs Janet Maitland and Dr Babington her Husband v. Mr John Bushby Maitland — Proof, 31 May 1798May 31, 1798 Objection of Mrs Janet Maitland and Dr Babington her Husband, objecting to the admission of Thomas Bushby as a witness for the defenders on grounds of consanguinity and patrimonial interest.
- Mrs Janet Maitland v. John Bushby Maitland — Replies, 19 Jun 1798June 19, 1798 Replies by Mrs Janet Maitland, spouse of Dr William Babington, and him, for his interest, Pursuers, to the Answers for John Bushby Maitland, Esq; Advocate, Defender.
- Mrs Janet Maitland and Doctor William Babington v. John Bushby Maitland — Answers, 1 Jul 1798July 1, 1798 Answers by John Bushby Maitland, Esq. Advocate, Defender, responding to objections for Mrs Janet Maitland, Spouse of Doctor William Babington, that Thomas Bushby is unfit as a witness
