Rec. Note.—A. & W. Thom against Lord Cuninghame's Interlocutor
Abstract
Court upholds respondents' preliminary defences, rejects advocation, remits case to sheriff, awards expenses.
David Balfour, Esq. of Trenabie, and others v. The Edinburgh & Northern Railway Company, and others — Bill of Suspension
Abstract
Trustees seek suspension and interdict against Edinburgh & Northern Railway Company and its directors to prevent use of company funds for purchasing shares in Stirling and Dunfermline Railway Company without parliamentary authority.
Appendix. DISCHARGE by MARGARET HAIR in favour of the Defenders.—No. 3. of the Process.
Abstract
Margaret Hair discharges David Hair of all claims from her father’s and brother’s dispositions, including £400, while keeping her £100 liferent unpaid.
Petition — E. Crichton & Husband against Lord Craig's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioners demand accounting from David Hair for personal effects he intromitted with during Margaret Hair’s marriage to deceased brother Bailie Crichton, under his jus mariti.
Mr and Mrs Stewart v. Dr. James Hamilton — Appendix
Abstract
Defender claims balance due from pursuers under father's settlement and codicil, including interest and super-advances, with disputed proportions and timing of due dates.
Petition — James Hamilton against Lord Bannatyne's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petition of James Hamilton, vintner in Strathaven, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
Petition — Thomas Scollay, only surviving Son of the deceased Robert Scollay of Odness, and William Watt of Breckness, Esq. his Factor loco tutoris [2]
Abstract
Petition by Thomas Scollay and William Watt challenging a factory and deed of corroboration granted by his father Robert Scollay to Andrew Liddell, asserting coercion and invalidity due to imprisonment and undue pressure.
William Anderson v. William Thomson — Note, 7 Jul 1843
Abstract
Trustee objects to creditor votes in Stewart’s sequestration, citing defective affidavits, missing security, or non-compliance with Bankrupt Act.
Petition — Petition, the North British Railway Co., to Apply Remit of House of Lords [2]
Abstract
Petition of the North British Railway Co., asking the Court to apply remit of House of Lords
Rec. Note—Robert Struthers against Lord Robertson's Interlocutor
Abstract
Court allows additional plea in law and libel amendment; later finds no liability for defender due to lack of notice to cautioner prior to July 11, 1840, remits case to Lord Ordinary.
