14 Jul 1774Gambling
Major William Maxwell of Dalswinton, pursuer, sued the trustees of the late Hugh Blair for payment on a bill that Blair had granted to Maxwell. The defenders refused to pay, claiming that the bill was granted in connection with an illegal wager on a horse race. Maxwell argued that the wager was not illegal.
Documents in this case (2)
People involved
- Major William Maxwell, of Dalswinton — Pursuer
- Alexander Blair, of Dunrod — Defender
- Alexander Copland, of Coliston — Defender
- James Murray, of Broughton — Defender
- John Newall, of Barskeoch — Defender
- William Rorison, of Ardoch — Defender
- Patrick Brown, of Barharrow — Defender
- John Syme, W.S. — Defender
- Alexander Wight — Advocate for Defender
- Andrew Crosbie, Esq., of Holm — Advocate for Pursuer
- Robert Bruce, of Kennet, Lord Kennet — Lord Ordinary
- Hugh Blair, of Dunrod — Named in case documents
Places
Major William Maxwell of Dalswinton, pursuer, sued the trustees of the late Hugh Blair for payment on a bill that Blair had granted to Maxwell. The defenders refused to pay, claiming that the bill was granted in connection with an illegal wager on a horse race. Maxwell argued that the wager was not illegal.
Published Reports
Halkerston, Compendium (1819), pg. 535
