1759Feu duties

As proprietors of land in Orkney, the pursuers owed defender James, Earl of Morton, annual feu duties that were generally paid in products such as grain, oil, and butter. These duties were measured in the weight units customarily used in Orkney and Shetland, including the Mark, the Lispund, the Meil, and the Last. The pursuers alleged that these units had increased from their original standards and should be adjusted to match their values in Norway, where they originated. Case documents include diagrams of weighing instruments, numerous depositions, and references to many individuals (including some not listed below).

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As proprietors of land in Orkney, the pursuers owed defender James, Earl of Morton, annual feu duties that were generally paid in products such as grain, oil, and butter. These duties were measured in the weight units customarily used in Orkney and Shetland, including the Mark, the Lispund, the Meil, and the Last. The pursuers alleged that these units had increased from their original standards and should be adjusted to match their values in Norway, where they originated. Case documents include diagrams of weighing instruments, numerous depositions, and references to many individuals (including some not listed below).

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State of the Process

State of the Process, Alexander Earl of Galloway, James Fea of Clestren, James Traill younger of Hobister, John Traill of Westness, William Balfour of Trenaby, Archibald Steuart of Burgh, Thomas Traill of Westove, John Traill of Elsness, Thomas Mackenzie of Groundwater, David Covingtree of Newark, Jerom Denison of Noltland, Thomas Traill of Tirlett, Thomas Loutit of Tenston, Patrick Fea of Airy, Patrick Fea of Kirbuster, Mr. Thomas Rendal of Breck, Robert Scola of Odness, and the Reverend Mr. Robert Scola of Hunton, Minister of the Gospel at Stronsa, all Udalmen, and Proprietors of Lands and Heritages in the Islands of Orkney, against James Earl of Morton

 		12 Nov 1757
Memorial and Abstract of the Proof

Memorial and Abstract of the Proof, for the Earl of Galloway and others, Udalmen, and Proprietors of Land in Orkney, Pursuers, against James Earl of Morton, Defender

 		1 May 1758
Memorial

Memorial for James Earl of Morton, Defender, against Alexander Earl of Galloway, James Traill younger of Hobister, John Traill of Westness, and others, Proprietors of Lands and Heritages in the Islands of Orkney, Pursuers

 		12 Jun 1758
Print

Print rendering of a Bismar and a Pundler (Version 2)

 		12 Jun 1758
Memorial

Additional Memorial for James Earl of Morton, Defender, against Alexander Earl of Galloway, John Traill of Westness, and others, Proprietors of Lands in the Islands of Orkney, Pursuers

 		13 Nov 1758
Answers

Answers for Alexander, Earl of Galloway, and others, Udalmen and Proprietors of Lands in the Islands of Orkney, Pursuers, to The additional Memorial for James, Earl of Morton, Defender

 		4 Dec 1758
Defender's Case

Case of James Earl of Morton, Defender, against Alexander Earl of Galloway, and others, Proprietors of Lands in the Islands of Orkney, Pursuers

 		6 Jan 1759
Pursuer's Case

The Case of Alexander Earl of Galloway, and other Udalmen and Land-holders of Orkney, Pursuers; Against James Earl of Morton, Defender

 		2 Jan 1759
Memorial

Memorial for Alexander Earl of Galloway, James Fea of Clestren, James Traill younger of Hobister, John Traill of Westness, William Balfour of Trenabie, Archibald Stewart of Burgh, Thomas Traill of Westove, John Traill of Elsness, Thomas Mackenzie of Ground-water, David Covingtree of Newark, Jerom Denison of Noltland, Thomas Traill of Tirlett, Thomas Loutit of Tenston, Patrick Fea of Airy, Patrick Fea of Kirbuster, Mr. Thomas Rendal of Breck, Robert Scola of Odness, and the Reverend Mr. Robert Scola of Hunten, Minister of the Gospel at Stronsa, all Udalmen, and Proprietors of Lands and Heritages in the Islands of Orkney, Pursuers; against James Earl of Morton, Defender

 		10 Feb 1759
Information

Information for James Earl of Morton, Defender, against Alexander Earl of Galloway, and others, Pursuers

 		16 Feb 1759
Remarks

Remarks for Alexander Earl of Galloway, and others, Pursuers; upon the Information for James Earl of Morton, Defender

 		11 Jun 1759
Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Alexander Earl of Galloway, and others, Proprietors of Lands in the Islands of Orkney

 		5 Jul 1759
Answers

Answers for James Earl of Morton, to the Petition of Alexander Earl of Galloway, and sixteen other Persons, Proprietors in Orkney

 		18 Jul 1759
Manuscript

Manuscript "Index of the writes Contained in this Collection"

 		1768
Print

Print rendering of a Bismar and a Pundler (Version 1)

 		1757

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