Name
Alexander Wight
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 6 Mar. 1754. Son of David Wight, writer in Edinburgh; m. Marion Blyth; Solicitor-General 1783-1784; Solicitor to Prince of Wales. Wrote on election law. Friends with Andrew Crosbie. A director of the Ayr bank, and lost money from its collapse.
Life Dates
- 1793

Associated Cases

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The Minister of the Parish of Falkland v. David Johnston and Others Answers

Answers for David Johnston of Lathrisk, Esq; Captain Mungo Law of Pittulock, Captain David Lindsay of Kirkforthar, Tutor for Miss Carmichael of Balinblae, Michael Lunden of Drums, William Kilgour of Wester Glassie, James Halkerstone, Portioner of Freuchie, and Robert Beveridge, one of the Bailies of Falkland, for himself, and the Community of the said Burgh, to the Petition of the Reverend Mr Andrew Brown, Minister of the said Parish of Falkland

24 May 1792
James Bruce v. James Hogg Answers

Answers for James Hogg, Merchant in Anstruther Easter; John Anstruther, Esq; Councillor-at-law; David Wilson, and John Gray, Baillies; Alexander Clark, Treasurer, and John Chalmers, William Gray, Thomas Ballardie, James Mercer, Sir John Anstruther, Philip Anstruther, Thomas Lyell, John Scott, Robert Kyd, and Thomas Key, Councillors of the Burgh of Anstruther Easter; To The Petition and Complaint of James Bruce, Taylor in Anstruther Easter, and Others 

7 Dec 1790
Arbuthnott v. Gilmour Answers

Answers for Elizabeth Gilmour, Relict of the deceased Mr. James Justice of Justicehall; To The Petition of the Honourable John Arbuthnot, and the Viscount of Arbuthnot, his Administrator in Law

28 Nov 1765
Shaw v. Fleming Answers

Answers for James Fleming, present provost; George Muir and Archibald Freebairn, present bailies; John Urie, Robert Bryce, John Smith, Andrew Turnbull, John Harvie, John Muir, William Parkhill, James Kerr, John Paul, John Reid, John Turnbull, Neil Macvicar, John Paterson, Gabriel Gray, and William Leitch, present counsellors of the burgh of Rutherglen; John Paul deacon of the masons, John Urie junior deacon of the hammermen, Andrew Turnbull deacon of the weavers, and John Parkhill deacon of the tailors, of the said burgh; and James Scot, James Freebairn, and James Robertson, members of the incorporation of masons and wrights in the said burgh, to the Petition and Complaint of David Shaw, James Robertson, and Thomas Shaw, masters of craft for the incorporation of masons and wrights in Rutherglen; John Hamilton, Michael Paterson, James Wark, and Alexander Donald, masons in Glasgow; John Johnston mason in Anderston; and James Aitken mason in Gorbals

19 Dec 1775
Ilay Ferrier v. William Morehead Answers

Answers for William Morehead, Esq. of Herbertshire, to the Petition and Complaint of Ilay Ferrier, Esq Colonel in the late Scotch Brigade, in the Service of the States of Holland

12 Nov 1790
Hog and Others v. Creditors of John Stewart &c Answers

Answers for Messrs. Jones, Havard and Jones of London and for Young, Auchincloss and Company, Merchants in Glasgow, their Agents; for Messrs. Davies, Jones and Company of London, and for Robert Armour Merchant in Glasgow, their Agent; for Messrs. George Henry and James Barton of Manchester; for Jonathan Rogerson of Manchester; for William Foreman of Conventry, and for the aid Robert Armour as their Agent; for Messrs. Fenton and Wainhouse of [blank], and Patrick Ewing Merchant in Glasgow, their Agent; for Messrs. Wormwald, Fountaine and Company of [blank], and Alexander Donaldson Merchant in Glasgow, their Agent; all Creditors of John Stewart and Company Merchants in Glasgow; to the Petition of James Hog Cashier to the Paisley Banking Company; and of Messrs. Andrew George, and Andrew Thomson, Banker in Glasgow

26 Apr 1792
Edmonstone v. Morehead Answers

Answers for William Morehead, Esq. of Herbertshire; to the Petition and Complaint of the Rev. George Edmonstone, third lawful Son of Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath, Bart

11 Nov 1790
Earl of Breadalbane v. Thomas Livingston Answers

Answers for Thomas Livingston of Parkhall, Esq; To The Petition of the Right Honourable John Earl of Breadalbane

7 Jan 1790
Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet v. Peter Spiers Answers

Answers for Peter Speirs, Esq. of Culcroich; To The Petition and Complaint of Sir Alexander Campbell of Ardkindlass, Bart. 

12 Nov 1790
Andrew Gray and Others vs. David Wilson and Others Answers

Answers for David Wilson, and John Gray, Baillies; Alexander Clark, Treasurer, and Sir John Anstruther, Philip Anstruther, John Anstruther, James Hogg, John Chalmers, William Gray, Thomas Balladrie, James Mercer, Thomas Lyell, John Scott, Robert Kidd, and Thomas Key, Councillors of the Burgh of Anstruther Easter, for the present year; To The Petition and Complaint of Andrew Gray, and Others

7 Dec 1790
Charles Edmonstone v. William Morehead Answers

Answers for William Morehead, Esq. of Herbertshire, To The Petition and Complaint of Charles Edmonstone, Esq. Counsellor at Law, Secon[d] Lawful Son of Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath, Bart. 

12 Nov 1790
Duncan v. Maclintock and Smith Answers

Answers for Charles Duncan, of the county of Chesterfield, in the colony of Virginia, merchant, and Mess. David Russell and Thomas Crawfurd, merchants in Glasgow, his attorneys, to The Petition of Robert Maclintock senior, merchant in Glasgow, and David Smith baker there

4 Aug 1778
Braimer v. Innes and Lothian Answers

Answers for Gilbert Innes, Esq; of Stow; and John Lothian, Merchant in Edinburgh; to the Petition of John Braimer, late of Edrom

24 Sep 1788
Grove v. Petre Answers

Answers for Martha Grove, and others, Creditors of the York-buildings Company, now demanding Warrants for Payment of Part of the Sums due to them; To The Objections for Ann Lady Petre, and Edward Lord Petre, her Husband for his interest, and others

23 Feb 1787
David Fowler v. Andrew Reid Answers

Answers for Andrew Reid, Andrew Boyter, and Alexander Reid, Bailies of the Borough of Kilrenny, Alexander Paton, Treasurer of the said Borough, Alexander Wedderburn, Esq; William Alexander, Esq; James Edie, David Watson, Thomas Smart, George Lothian, James Boyter, William Fowler, William Brown, James Waddel, all Counsellors of the said Borough for the present Year, and John Oliphant, a Counsellor of the said Borough last year; to the Petition and Complaint of David Fowler, late one of the Bailies, and as such, virtute officii, a constituent Member of the Council of the said Borough for the present Year; and James Millar Wright, late one of the Counsellors of the said Borough

16 Dec 1765
Minister of Lochgoilhead v. The Ministers of Inveraray Answers

Answers for the Rev. Mr Dugald M'Dugal, Minister of the Gospel at Lochgoilhead; to the Petition of His Grace John Duke of Argyle, and others, Heritors of the Parish of Inverary; and of Messrs Inverary; and also, of Sir Alexander Campbell, and others, Heritors of the Parish of Lochgoilhead

11 Nov 1791
Ilay Ferrier v. William Morehead Answers

Answers for William Morehead, Esq. of Herbertshire, to the Petition and Complaint of Ilay Ferrier, Esq Colonel in the late Scotch Brigade, in the Service of the States of Holland

12 Nov 1790
George Dempster and Others v. Charles Lyel, Jr. Answers

Answers for Charles Lyell, Esq; Younger of Kinnordy, To The Petition and Complaint of George Dempster of Dunnichen, William Douglas of Brigton, Robert Graham of Fintry, James Guthrie of Craigie, Patrick Chalmers of Auldbar, John Rait of Anniston, and John Graeme, Clerk to the Signet, a Committee of the Freeholders of the County of Forfar, appointed for revisal of the Freeholders Roll of that County

20 Jan 1791
James Cheap v. William Morehead [Copy 2] Answers

Answers for William Morehead, Esq. of Herbertshire; To The Petition and Complain for James Cheape, Esq. late of Sauchie, now of Park-place

11 Nov 1790
Chrystie and Chrystie v. Ferguson, et al Answers

Answers for William Ferguson, Esq; of Raith, Provost; James Orrock, Hugh Bairnsfather, and Archibald Bairnsfather, Bailies; William Kilgour Dean-of-guild; and John Thomson, John Butler, and Others, Counsellors of the Borough of Burntisland; to the Petition adn Complaint of Alexander Chrystie of Balchristie, late Provost, and Andrew Chrystie late Counsellor of the said Borough

13 Jan 1789
Bruce v. Cunynghame Answers

Answers for Sir William Augustus Cunynghame Baronet of Livingstone, to the petition and Complaint of James Bruce of Kinnaird, Esq

22 Feb 1791
Adam Livingston, Esq. of Bantaskine v. Sir Thomas Dundas, Bart. Answers

Answers for Sir Thomas Dundas of Kerse, Baronet, and Colonel Thomas Dundas of Fingask; To The Petition and Complaint of Adam Livingtons, Esq; of Bantaskine

8 Dec 1790
George Dempster and Others v. Charles Lyel, Sr. Answers

Answers for Charles Lyell, Esq; Younger of Kinnordy, To The Petition and Complaint of George Dempster of Dunnichen, William Douglas of Brigton, Robert Graham of Fintry, James Guthrie of Craigie, Patrick Chalmers of Auldbar, John Rait of Anniston, and John Graeme, Clerk to the Signet, a Committee of the Freeholders of the County of Forfar, appointed for revisal of the Freeholders Roll of that County

20 Jan 1791
James Cheap v. William Morehead [Copy 3] Answers

Answers for William Morehead, Esq. of Herbershire; To The Petition and Complaint of James Cheap, Esq. late of Sauchie, now of Park-Place

11 Nov 1790
Cunynghame v. Watson Petition and Complaint

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition and Complaint of Sir William Augustus Cunynghame of Livingstone, Baronet

19 Dec 1788