Rankines — Petition, 9 Dec 1795
Abstract
December 9, 1795 Petition of James and John Rankines, Merchants in Greenock, and John Black, Master of the Sloop Clyde, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
David Turnbull v. James Rankine, John Rankine, and John Black — Proof
Abstract
Respondent sues advocates for loss of biscuit cargo due to improper stowage and negligent navigation causing shipwreck.
David Turnbull v. James Rankine, John Rankine, and John Black — Information, 5 Dec 1794
Abstract
December 5, 1794 Information of David Turnbull, Baker in Glasgow, arguing that advocates John Black and Messrs Rankine are liable for the loss of two tons of biscuit due to improper stowage and unskilful navigation.
David Turnbull v. James and John Rankines and John Black — Information, 30 May 1795
Abstract
May 30, 1795 Information of James and John Rankines, merchants in Greenock; and John Black, late Master of the Sloop Clyde, arguing that the vessel's loss was due to storm, not improper loading
Messrs Martin v. Robert Robertson — Answers, 5 Jan 1792
Abstract
Robert Robertson, a minor, and his tutors defend against a debt claim by asserting prescription bars the action under 1579 statute, requiring creditor to prove debt and unpaid status beyond three years.
James Lindsay Carnegie v. Charles Gardyne — Duplies, 24 Feb 1796
Abstract
Respondent Gardyne argues his claim meets statutory requirements without specifying sasine registration date or register type, asserting omission is immaterial and claim was properly accepted.
James Lindsay Carnegy v. Charles Gardyne — Replies, 10 Feb 1796
Abstract
February 10, 1796 Replies for James Lindsay Carnegy, Esquire, of Spynie and Boyfack, to the Answers for Charles Gardyne, Esq., arguing that a claim of enrolment must specify the register in which the sasine is recorded.
