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Allan M'Lean of Drimnin v. John Duke of Argyle — Memorial, 1 Jul 1777 [2]

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Memorial of Allan M'Lean of Drimnin, arguing that the Duke of Argyle has produced sufficient titles to exclude the pursuer's claim to the lands of Downart and to found a defence of prescription.

The Commissioners of the Annexed Estates v. The Magistrates and Town-Council of Dingwall — Information, 18 Nov 1777 [2]

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Commissioners of annexed estates claim exclusive salmon fishing rights on river Conon, challenging Dingwall's claim to a pool called Stavock.

The Commissioners of the Annexed Estates v. The Magistrates and Town-Council of the Burgh of Dingwall — Information, 12 Oct 1776 [2]

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Information of the Magistrates and Town-Council of the Burgh of Dingwall, arguing that they have the exclusive right to salmon-fishing in the river Connon from Breakenord to the sea, against the Commissioners of the Annexed Estates.

John Lumsden of Clatt v. John Grant of Rothmaife — Answers, 24 Jul 1777 [2]

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Answers by John Grant of Rothmaife to the petition of John Lumsden of Clatt, responding to claims that the respondent's title to lands in Kearn is invalid.

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Parties submit to arbiters to resolve estate division, pricing, boundaries, and quarry rights.

John Grant of Rothmaise v. John Lumsden of Clatt — Memorial, 12 Nov 1776 [2]

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Memorial of John Grant of Rothmaise, arguing that Mr Lumsden of Clatt has no valid claim to thirlage, peat rights, or moss in the hill of Corine, as those rights were settled by prior conveyances and immemorial use.

Charles Scott v. William Calderwood — Information, 20 Feb 1776 [2]

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Information of Captain William Calderwood of Polton, arguing that the pursuer is barred from insisting on a thirlage servitude over the lands, which was concealed at the time of purchase.

Charles Scott v. Captain William Calderwood of Polton — Information, 10 Feb 1776 [2]

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Information of Charles Scott, late of Bavelaw, Esq; Pursuer; against Captain William Calderwood of Polton, Defender, arguing that the thirlage to the mill of Bavelaw remains in force despite the sale of Butelands.

Marion Elsherson v. James Davidson — Answers, 19 Feb 1778 [2]

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Respondents challenge jurisdiction over William Murray’s foreign-situated estate, insisting Hamburgh law governs succession and Scottish courts cannot enforce claims on moveables.

Reclaiming Petition — James Davidson Merchant in Thurso

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Petition of James Davidson merchant in Thurso, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor which dismissed his claim to moveables of William Murray deceased in Hamburgh

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