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Conquest

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Estate acquired by purchase as distinguished from descent.

Definition source
Kinnear, J. B., Digest of House of Lords Cases Decided on Appeal from Scotland, 1709-1864 — Glossary of Scottish Law Terms (Edinburgh, 1865). Public domain.

Legal Subject: Conquest

Case Date Legal Subject Abstract

Documents discussing this subject (6)

  • Alexander Farquharson v. Katharine Sinclair, Henrietta Sinclair, and Janet Sinclair — Replies, 10 Oct 1778
  • I-1633-1757 doc0020
  • Margaret Nevay v. Jean Nevay — Answers, 28 Jul 1780
  • Mrs. Katharine Sinclair of Southdun v. Patrick Threipland and Doctor Stuart Threipland — Information, 10 Oct 1778
  • Mrs. Katharine Sinclair of Southdun v. Patrick Threipland and Doctor Stuart Threipland — Memorial, 11 Feb 1779
  • REVISED CONDESCENDENCE and CLAIM for Mrs. JEAN CURRIE or PONTON, Relict of the deceased GEORGE PONTON, Tenant in Mannerston.
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