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Alexander-James Grant of Blairich v. Countess of Sutherland and her Tutors — Answers, 2 Feb 1774
Abstract
Answers by The Countess of Sutherland and her Tutors to the petition of Alexander-James Grant of Blairich, responding to the Court's interlocutor regarding the ranking of creditors
James Sutherland of Pronsie v. Elisabeth Countess of Sutherland, and her Tutors — Answers, 9 Oct 1773
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Answers by Elisabeth Countess of Sutherland and her Tutors to the petition of James Sutherland of Pronsie, responding to the argument that the contract of wadset is invalid.
James Sutherland of Evelicks v. Elisabeth Countess of Sutherland and her Tutors — Answers, 9 Oct 1773
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Answers by Elisabeth Countess of Sutherland and her Tutors to the petition of James Sutherland of Evelicks, responding to the claim that the lands of Evelicks were unlawfully wadsetted.
Francis and James Gordon v. Robert Grant — Additional Appendix to Petition, 8 Apr 1813
Abstract
Defender Robert Grant seeks declarator of non-entry against Francis and James Gordon over 1775 marriage contract granting him lands and annuity from his father John Grant.
Francis and James Gordon v. Robert Grant and others — Appendix
Abstract
Pursuers claim superiority over lands in non-entry and demand payment of feu-duties and casualties from defenders who refuse to enter or pay.
Gavin Young v. Robert Armour — Information, 1 Jan 1788
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Information of Gavin Young, Merchant in London, arguing that Robert Armour, Merchant in Kilmarnock, is liable under the second obligation in his bond of presentation, as the first obligation was breached by obtaining a bill of suspension prior to presentation.
Gavin Young v. Robert Armour — Information, 19 Jan 1788 [2]
Abstract
Information of Robert Armour, Merchant in Kilmarnock, Defender, arguing that the bond of presentation was fairly fulfilled despite a subsequent Sist of Suspension being obtained without his knowledge.
Alexander Charles Maitland and Others v. Dame Helen Maitland Gibson and Spouse — Appendix
Abstract
Maitland Gibson seeks declaratory judgment and payment for canal route through his land, with terms including £7000 installments, £120/acre valuation, bridge, preserved watercourse, no spoil banks.
