1765
John Menzies of Pitfodles, an infant represented by his tutor George Turner, sought to restrain the powers of his trustees, contending that the trust-disposition did not authorize them to contract debts for his benefit. Alexander Young, a creditor, argued that debts incurred by Jean Menzies in her capacity as trustee were properly payable from the trust estate. The case thus turned on the extent of trustees' authority to bind an infant's estate and the liability of trust funds for debts so contracted.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Alexander Young v. John Menzies of Pitfodles and George Turner — Information, 15 Apr 1765April 15, 1765 Information of John Menzies of Pitfodles, Esq; and George Turner, his Tutor-dative, arguing that the trust-disposition does not authorize the Trustees to contract debts for the infant's benefit
- Alexander Young v. John Menzies of Pitfoddles; George Turner — Information, 12 Jun 1765June 12, 1765 Information of Alexander Young barber in Aberdeen, arguing that debts incurred by Jean Menzies in her capacity as trustee must be paid from the trust estate.
People & places in this case
People involved
- John Menzies — Defender
- George Turner — Defender
- Alexander Young — Pursuer, Barber
