Cadell v. Johnstone — Answers, 11 Jul 1799
Abstract
Defender John Johnstone submits evidence to support libel claim against John Cadell, detailing alleged violence and misconduct during Tranent militia enforcement.
John Cadell v. John Morthland and John Johnstone — State of the Process, 17 Jan 1800 [3]
Abstract
John Cadell sues John Morthland and John Johnstone for libel after a false newspaper account falsely attributed to him inflamed public opinion against militia officials at Tranent in 1797.
John Cadell v. John Morthland and John Johnstone — State of the Process, 17 Jan 1800
Abstract
John Cadell sues John Morthland and John Johnstone for damages in a state of the process proceeding.
John Johnstone v. John Cadell — Answers, 27 Jun 1798
Abstract
Answers by John Cadell, Esq; of Cockenzie, to the petitions of John Johnstone, Printer in Edinburgh.
The Viscount of Arbuthnott v. Colin Gillies — Proof, 25 Mar 1793
Abstract
Defender asserts Viscount’s fairness and competence in granting long leases to Gillies, citing witness testimony of prudence and business acumen.
John Lord Viscount Arbuthnott v. Colin Gillies — Answers, 3 Jul 1793
Abstract
Defender Colin Gillies answers petition for proof renewal and witness re-examination, denying delay and asserting ample time was available.
Viscount of Arbuthnott v. Colin Gillies — State of the Process, 25 Jan 1796
Abstract
Defendant’s agent produces 68 letters from Lord Arbuthnott to prove contractual terms and financial arrangements, countering pursuer’s claim of lesion in farm lease.
James Scrimgeour and Son v. Mess. William Alexander and Sons — Memorial, 18 Jul 1770 [2]
Abstract
Memorial of Mess. William Alexander and Sons, Defenders, arguing that they are not bound to indemnify Mess. Scrimgeour and Son for loss arising from deviation from original freight agreement
Mess. James Scrimgeour and Son v. William Alexander and Sons — Memorial, 18 Jul 1770
Abstract
Memorial of Mess. James Scrimgeour and Son, Merchants in Borrowstounness, arguing that the defenders are bound to pay freight for the voyage from Granada to Leith as per the original contract of affreightment.
Edward Tyson v. Walter Scott — Information, 21 Jun 1770 [2]
Abstract
Information of Walter Scott Writer to the Signet, arguing that the trust-deed executed by Thomas Cockburn should be upheld as valid and binding against the pursuers
