1788
SequestrationAlimentSuccessionCreditorMala FidesArrestmentThe Principal Clerks of Session brought a penal action against Charles Steuart, as heir of the late John Steuart, seeking to hold him liable for his father’s neglect of duty in preserving extracted decreets and their warrants. Steuart argued that he ought to be assoilzied from the charge, while the pursuers maintained that he was bound as heir to indemnify them for the expenses and damages arising from his father’s failure.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- The Principal Clerks of Session v. Charles Stewart of Dalguise — Information, 20 Jul 1788July 20, 1788 Information of Charles Stewart, arguing that he ought to be assoilzied from a penal action brought by the Principal Clerks of Session for alleged neglect of duty by his father.
- Sir James Colquhoun, Bart. and Others v. Charles Steuart of Dalguise — Information, 24 Nov 1788November 24, 1788 Information of the Pursuers, arguing that Charles Steuart, heir of the late John Steuart, must indemnify them for expenses and damages arising from his father's neglect to preserve extracted decreets a…
People & places in this case
People involved
- Sir James Colquhoun, of Luss, 2nd Baronet of Great Britain — Party
- George Home, W.S., of Wedderburn and Paxton — Party
- Robert Sinclair — Party
- Sir John Steuart, of Allanbank, 3rd Baronet of Nova Scotia — Party
- Charles Stewart, Earl of Traquair — Party
- Henry Erskine — Advocate for Party
- Archibald Campbell — Advocate for Party
- Archibald Campbell Jr., Lord Succoth, 2nd Baronet of Succoth — Lord Ordinary
- John Hutton — Named in case documents
