Name
John Clerk, Lord Eldin
Occupation
Biographical Notes
Advocate, December 6, 1785; Son of John Clerk and Susannah Adam; Solicitor-General, 11 May 1806-7; Lord Eldin Nov. 20, 1823-28.
Life Dates
1757 - 1832
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Tasker v. Mercer Memorial Memorial for Richard Mercer, Esq. formerly of the City of Dublin, now residing in the Abbey of Holyroodhouse, near Edinburgh, Defender; against Mrs. Tasker and Mandatory, Pursuers 25 Feb 1802 3756
Dundas v. Duncan Memorial

Memorial For John DundasWriter to the Signet ---Pursuer, against Jean Duncan Spouse of John Lawrie Mason in Linlithgow, and him for his interest --- Defenders

15 Apr 1802 774
Charles Addison and Sons v. William Duguid and Others Replies Replies for William Duguid and Andrew M'Kenzie, Merchants in Glasgow, and George Robertson and James Hunter, Merchants in Greenock 11 Dec 1792 46501

Documents Authored

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James Lee v. The Executors of Robert Watson Additional Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, the Lords of Council and Session, the  Additional Petition of Henry Watson, Merchant in Edinburgh, and William Henderson, Clerk in the British Linen-Office, Executors and Disponees of the deceased Robert Watson, Merchant in Edinburgh, and of Jean Watson, Daughter of the said deceased Robert Watson, and Spouse of George Lumsdaine, late Merchant in Falkland

25 Jun 1795
Makgill and Maitland v. Inner-House Interlocutor Additional Petition 12 May 1797
Mrs Margaret Dick v. George Heriot Additional Petition

Unto The Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, The Additional Petition of The Honourable Mrs Margaret Maitland MakGill, Widow of Captain Frederick Maitland of Rankeilour, and James MakGill Maitland, now James Heriot, Esq; of Ramornie, second Son of said Captain Frederick Maitland 

12 May 1797
Cunynghame v. Cunynghame Answer

Answers for Sir William Augustus Cunynghame of Livingstone, Bart to the Petition of Colonel David Cunynghame, late of the 6oth Regiment of Foot

13 Oct 1803
Menzies v. Beresford Memorial

Memorial for Stewart Menzies of Culdares, Esq; and for the Honourable Henry Erskine, and others, Tutors and Curators for the said Stewart Menzies, Pursuers; Against Elisabeth M'Kenzie Beresford, of the City of Dublin, Esq; and her said Husband for his interest, Defenders

12 Nov 1802
Rebecca Hog v. Thomas Hog Memorial

Memorial for  Mrs. Rebecca Hog, eldest Daughter of the late Roger Hog of Newliston, and Spouse of Thomas Lashley, Efq; of London, and the said Thomas Lashley for this Interest against Thomas Hog, Efq; of Newliston

9 Apr 1795
Bruce and Selkrig v. Bruce and Others Memorial

Memorial for James Bruce Tillicoultry, Esq; and Charles Selkrig, Accountant in Edinburgh, Trustee for his Creditors, Pursuers; Against Peter and William Bruce, brothers of the said James Bruce, Mrs Anna Bruce, spouse of Thomas Bruce Williamson of Arnott, Esq; and the said Thomas Bruce Williamson, Esq; for his interest; Thomas Bruce Williamson, only son of the said Mrs Anna Bruce; Miss [blank] Bruce, only daughter of the said Mrs Anna Bruce; Alexander White, Esq; Advocate; Miss Christian White, daughter of the deceased Mrs [blank] Carstairs alias White; and Major-General John White, her husband; Miss Christian Carstairs; and Mrs Anne Paterson, widow of the deceased Reverend [blank] Paterson; being the whole Heirs of Entail called to the succession of the said Estate of Tillicoultry, by the Deed of Entail after-mentioned, Defenders

7 Jun 1798
Patrick Cunninghame v. The Magistrates and Town-Council of Edinburgh Memorial

Memorial for Patrick Cunningham, late Deacon of the Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh; Against The Lord Provost, Magistrates and Council of said City

27 Nov 1800
Rebecca Hog v. Thomas Hog Memorial

Memorial for Mrs. Rebecca Hog, Spouse of Thomas Lashley, Efq; and the said Thomas Lashley, for his Interest; against William Thwaytes, and others, Assignees of Alexander Hog of Nicholas Land, London., Grocer, Dealer and Chapman, deceased; and David Thomson, Writer to the Signet, their Attorney; In the Multiple-poinding  at the Instance of Thomas Hog, Efq; of Newliston

9 Apr 1795
Rebecca Hog v. Thomas Hog Memorial

Additional Memorial for Mrs. Rebecca Hog, Spouse of Thomas Lashley, Efq; and the said Thomas Lashley, for his Interest; against William Thwaytes, and others, Assignees of Alexander Hog of Nicholas Lane, London., Grocer, Dealer and Chapman, deceased; and David Thomson, Writer to the Signet, their Attorney; In the Multiple-poinding  at the Instance of Thomas Hog, Efq; of Newliston

3 Feb 1795
Tasker v. Mercer Memorial Memorial for Richard Mercer, Esq. formerly of the City of Dublin, now residing in the Abbey of Holyroodhouse, near Edinburgh, Defender; against Mrs. Tasker and Mandatory, Pursuers 25 Feb 1802
Water-Works Bond Creditors v. The York-Buildings Company and Creditors Duplies

Duplies For The Governor and Company of Undertakers for raising Thames Water in York-Buildings; and for the Creditors who claim in the ranking upon their Funds; and also James Bremner, Writer in Edinburgh, the Common Agent; To The Replies of Elias Lopez Periera and Others, claiming as Creditors of the Company, on bonds commonly called Water-Works Bonds

8 Jun 1802
Charles Addison and Sons v. William Duguid and Others Replies Replies for William Duguid and Andrew M'Kenzie, Merchants in Glasgow, and George Robertson and James Hunter, Merchants in Greenock 11 Dec 1792
Jaffray v. Givan Replies

Replies for John Jaffray, residing at Ayton, Westfield, nearest Male-Agnate of John Frinfkin, formerly portioner of, now Tenant of Bankhead, and Jean and Agnes Jaffrays his sisters- German, and George Ford at Sunny-side, and Elizabeth and Margaret Fords his sisters-German, being all in the same degree of propinquity to the said John Frifkin, and his only kindred on the father's side; To the Answers for Robert Givan, late farmer at Highrigghall, now at Ednam, in the State of New York, North America, and others

8 Mar 1802
Gibsone v. Somerville Replies

Replies for Mrs. Helen Gibsone Barr of John Barr, Esquire, amd the said John Barr for his interest; to the answers for John Somerville Writer in Edinburgh, and Samuel Mac Knight Writer to the Signet, for themselves as Creditors, and for the other Creditors of deceased Mr. Dewar Gibsone, Advocate

9 Jun 1802
Cadell v. Morthland and Johnstone Replies

Replies for Mr John Morthland, Advocate and John Johnstone, Printer in Edinburgh; to the Answers for John Cadell, Esq. of Cockenzie

14 Dec 1799
Archibald and James Robertson v. John Laird Replies

Replies for Archibald and James Robertson and Company, Insurance Brokers in Greenock, To The Answers for John Laird, merchant in Greenock.

22 May 1793
Sir Andrew Cathcart's Trustee v. Earl of Cassillis Answers

Answers for Andrew Blane, Writer to the Signet, Trustee for Sir Andrew Cathcart of Carleton, Baronet, to the Additional Petition of the Right Honourable Archibald Earl of Cassillis

31 Dec 1801
Rebecca Hog v. Thomas Hog Answers

Answers for Mrs. Rebecca Hog, eldest Daughter of the late Roger Hog of Newliston, and Spouse of Thomas Lashley, Efq; of London, and the said Thomas Lashley for this Interest; to the Petition for Thomas Hog, Efq; of Newliston

28 Jun 1794
Bayne v. Wallace Answers 17 Feb 1797
Water-Works Bond Creditors v. The York-Buildings Company and Creditors Answers

Answers For The Governor and Company of Undertakers for raising Thomas Water in York-Buildings, and for the Creditors who claim in the Ranking upon their Funds, and also for James Bremner, Writer in Edinburgh, the Common Agent; To The Petition of Elias Lopez Periera and others, claiming as Creditors of the Company on Bonds commonly called Water-Work Bonds

15 Oct 1801
Dundas v. Balfour Answers

Answers for John Balfour of Trenabay, Esq; Thomas Stewart Trail of Tirlot Esq; Murdoch Mackenzie, Esq; of Groundwater; Thomas Trail of Holland, Esq; and others, Heritors of the United Parishes of Westray and Papa Westray, in Orkney; to the Petition, and Additional Petition, of the Right Honourable Thomas, Lord Dundas 

18 Jun 1802
The York-Buildings Company v. Alexander Mackenzie Answers

Answers For The Governor and Company of Undertakers for raising the Thames Water in York-buildings; To The Petition of Alexander Mackenzie, Writer to the Signet. And Petition of the said Governor and Company

15 Nov 1792
Davidson v. Hill Answers

Answers for Robert Hill Writer to the Signet; to the Petition and Complaint of Harry Davidson Writer to the Signet

11 Feb 1802
Davidson v. Hill Answers

Answers for Robert Hill Writer to the Signet; to the Petition of Harry Davidson Writer to the Signet

10 Jun 1802