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Information of Marion Elsherson, Donald Robertson, and Richard Murray, arguing that the law of Hamburgh, not Scotland, governs succession to effects left by William Murray at Hamburgh

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Information of James Davidson, merchant in Thurso, arguing that the succession to effects found in Hamburgh must be regulated by Scottish law, not the laws of Hamburgh or England.

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Memorial of Helen Henderson and George Kemp her Husband, arguing that as the memorialist's jus relicte, she is entitled to one-third of Captain Maclean's free effects, despite his will bequeathing them to others.

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Memorial of John M'Lean, Carnegy M'Lean, Catherine M'Lean, and John Robertson, arguing that the law of Scotland cannot regulate the succession of a man dying in the East Indies whose effects were there, contrary to his will.

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Information of Helen Henderson, George Kemp, and John Maclean, arguing that Captain Maclean's will is void because it was executed under ignorance of his lawful marriage and child

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Defender claims ownership of Joseph Knight, a slave purchased in Jamaica, asserting his property rights under British colonial law; pursuer seeks freedom and damages, citing Somerset precedent and domestic treatment.

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Information of John Wedderburn of Ballendean, arguing that Joseph Knight, a Negro of Africa, is not entitled to the possession of the land in question.

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Joseph Knight, a Black man from Africa, sues John Wedderburn for unlawful perpetual servitude and demands freedom and wages, challenging the legality of slavery under Scottish law.

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Joseph Knight, a Negro, claims freedom upon entering France, citing historical French legal precedents and rulings that grant liberty to enslaved persons brought into French territory.

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Information of John Wedderburn, Esq; of Ballandean, arguing that he is entitled to the personal service of Joseph Knight, a Negro, during life, as a lawful master under English law.