Janet Calder v. John Wood — Petition, 17 Jan 1798
Abstract
John Wood seeks review of interlocutors rejecting his advocation bill, citing defective citation left at a lodging house he no longer occupied.
Burrell v. Lord Glenlee's Interlocutor — Petition, 9 Feb 1798
Abstract
February 9, 1798 Petition of William George Burrell asking the Court to alter Lord Glenlee's interlocutor
The City of Edinburgh and Alexander Thomson v. James & Andrew Archers and John Hardie — Memorial, 17 Jan 1798
Abstract
Jan 17, 1798: Chargers challenge suspenders' claim of total ale duty exemption in Holyroodhouse, calling it legally unsound and unjust.
James and Andrew Archers, John Hardy and William Younger v. The Magistrates of Edinburgh and Alexander Thomson — Memorial, 1 Jun 1797
Abstract
June 1, 1797 Memorial of James and Andrew Archers, John Hardy, and William Younger, Brewers within the Precincts of Holyroodhouse, arguing that the magistrates and Alexander Thomson have no legal basis to impose the two-penny duty on ale brewed and consumed in the Abbey.
Cameron v. Lord Craig's Interlocutor — Petition, 1 Feb 1798
Abstract
February 1, 1798 Reclaiming Petition of Ewen Cameron, Esq; against Inner-House interlocutor
Ewen Cameron of Fasfern v. Trustees of the deceased John Cameron of Callart, Helen Cameron, Janet Cameron, and David Gray — Minutes, 13 Jun 1797
Abstract
Ewen Cameron seeks reimbursement for court and Lords costs in disincumbering lands claimed by his deceased father’s daughters, against trustees and daughters Helen and Janet, with Helen’s counsel arguing the claim is procedurally barred and legally unsound.
Cameron v. Lord Craig's Interlocutor — Petition, 27 Jan 1797
Abstract
Petitioner seeks to recover court and House of Lords expenses incurred defending against lease claims by John Cameron’s daughters, challenging Lord Craig’s refusal to allow retention.
Rev. Robert Croll v. Robert Barclay Allardyce — Memorial, 27 Jun 1798
Abstract
June 27, 1798 Memorial of Rev. Robert Croll, arguing that the teinds of Hallgreen lands should be fixed at a fair and equitable rate, against R. Barclay Allardyce, Esq. Geo. Watson, Agent.
Robert Barclay Allardice, Esq. of Ury and Allardyce, and his Curators v. The Officers of State, and the Minister of the Parish of Bervie, and the Ministers of the Parish of St Andrews — Memorial, 28 Jun 1798
Abstract
June 28, 1798 Memorial of Robert Barclay Allardice, Esq. of Ury and Allardyce, arguing that the teinds of Hallgreen should be valued at a fifth of the rent before improvements, not the current improved rent.
