Petitioner William Henry Ralston advanced substantial sums to Hugh Lamont while both were serving with the 100th regiment of foot in India. After Hugh Lamont died, Ralston sought payment from Hugh’s widow. John Lamont, Hugh’s brother, also sought payment of certain debts. Because the available funds were not adequate to pay both claims, multiplepoindings were raised to adjudicate them. Case documents include several financial accounts.
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People involved
- William Henry Ralston, Captain — Pursuer
- Duncan MacDougall — Pursuer
- John Lamont, of Lamont — Pursuer
- Mrs. Lamont — Defender
- Hugh Lamont, Lieutenant Colonel — Named in case documents
- William MacDonald, W.S. — Named in case documents
- Mr. MacAlister — Named in case documents
- Alexander Keay — Named in case documents
- Sir William Honyman, Lord Armadale — Lord Ordinary
- Mr. Norman Lamont, Major — Named in case documents
- A. Walker — Agent
- Menzies — Clerk
- George Cranstoun, of Corehouse — Advocate for Pursuer
Petitioner William Henry Ralston advanced substantial sums to Hugh Lamont while both were serving with the 100th regiment of foot in India. After Hugh Lamont died, Ralston sought payment from Hugh’s widow. John Lamont, Hugh’s brother, also sought payment of certain debts. Because the available funds were not adequate to pay both claims, multiplepoindings were raised to adjudicate them. Case documents include several financial accounts.
