1780–1781
Margaret Lumsden, relict of Hugh M'Veagh, and Henry Macveagh, his son, petitioned the Court to alter its interlocutor regarding whether a messenger might be entrusted with custody of money recovered by poindings. William Welsh answered, defending the liability of Lumsden and Macveagh as cautioners for a fraudulent messenger.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Lumsden — Petition, 20 Jun 1780June 20, 1780 Petition of the representatives of Hugh M'Veagh, asking the Court to alter its interlocutor concerning whether a messenger may be entrusted with custody of money recovered by poindings
- William Welsh v. Margaret Lumsden and Henry Macveagh — Answers, 6 Jul 1780Answers by William Welsh, Skinner in Dalkeith, to the petition of Margaret Lumsden relict and Henry Macveagh son, defending their liability as cautioners for a fraudulent messenger.
People & places in this case
People involved
- James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck — Advocate for Party
- Robert Sym — Advocate for Party
- John Allan — Named in case documents
