1768
LiferentAlimentFactorCreditorDebtSuccessionMrs. Janet Ray petitioned for the appointment of Captain Lewis Ray as a factor to administer an estate after the trustees declined to assume their duties due to liability concerns, while the respondents opposed that nomination. Alexander Inglis replied, stating he lacked court authority to make payments and detailing the estate's management, including the sale of farm stock and the limited claim to moveable assets.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Mrs. Janet Ray, Anne Houstons and Alexandrina Houstons v. William Baillie of Rosehall, George Houston, Captain John Houston, Hugh Inglis and Alexander Inglis — Answers, 4 Mar 1768Trustees reject duties over liability fears; petitioners want court-appointed factor, respondents oppose naming Captain Lewis Ray.
- Ray v. Baillie — Answers, 28 Jul 1768July 28, 1768: Alexander Inglis replies to Mrs. Janet Ray’s petition, stating he lacks court authority to pay, detailing estate management including farm stock sales and limited claim to moveable assets.
People & places in this case
People involved
- Janet Ray — Pursuer
- Janet Houston — Pursuer
- Katherine Houston — Pursuer
- Anne Houston — Pursuer
- Alexandrina Houston — Pursuer
- William Baillie, of Rosehall — Defender
- George Houston — Defender
- Captain John Houston — Defender
- Hugh Inglis — Defender
- Alexander Inglis — Defender
- Alexander Houston
