1766–1767
Robert Robb accused Gabriel Halladay of committing perjury during Court of Session proceedings regarding the Anstruther Wester elections. Halladay raised several technical objections to the libel (i.e., the indictment); Robb responded to these objections and argued that the case should move forward. The libel was dismissed.
Documents in this case (1)
- Robert Robb v. Gabriel Halladay — Information, 25 Dec 1766December 25, 1766 Information of prosecutors, arguing that the libel against Gabriel Halladay is relevant under common law and statute, and that perjury can be proved by witness testimony.
People & places in this case
People involved
- Robert Robb — Pursuer
- Gabriel Halladay — Defender
- Andrew Crosbie, Esq., of Holm — Advocate for Pursuer
Published Reports
Maclaurin, Criminal Cases (1774), pg. 299
Repository & Extent
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