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Douglas Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, Marquis of Douglas, Earl of Angus, &c. v. Archibald Douglas, Esq. — Memorial, 10 Oct 1778

Date
10 Oct 1778
Type
Memorial
Case
Archibald Douglas of Douglas v. Douglas, Duke of Hamilton
Author
Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun
Length
93 pages
Repository
University of Virginia Law Library (Special Collections)
Container
UVALL Box 04
Marginalia
Yes
Abstract
October 10, 1778 The Duke of Hamilton argues that as the Heir-Male to the late Duke of Douglas he has rightful inheritance of all property not purchased by the Duke of Douglas

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Appendix (from p. 115)

  • Order of the House of Lords remitting the cause to the Court of Session (6 April 1778).
  • Order of the House of Lords dismissing the petition and appeal of the Earl of Selkirk (2 April 1778).

People in this document

  • Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun✳
  • Dunbar Hamilton Douglas, 4th Earl of Selkirk✳
  • William Douglas, Duke of Queensberry✳
  • Patrick Grant, Lord Elchies✳
  • Sir John Nisbet, of Dirleton, Lord Dirleton✳
  • Alexander Murray, Lord Henderland✳
  • Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton✳
  • Archibald Douglas, Duke of Douglas✳
  • Sir James Mackenzie, of Royston, Lord Royston✳

Subjects

  • Liferent✳
  • Aliment✳
  • Succession✳
  • Deed✳
  • Contract of marriage✳
  • Infeftment✳
  • Reduction✳
  • Mala Fides✳

Places mentioned

  • Douglas✳
  • Hamilton✳
  • Scotland✳
  • Carrick✳
  • Douglas Castle✳
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