In 1770, Parliament passed legislation for improving the navigation of the River Clyde to the city of Glasgow. The act empowered the Magistrates and Town-Council to repair and enlarge the quay on the north side of the river, and build a new one on the south side. The legislation allowed the Glaswegian magistrates to levy a duty on river traffic, to which the Magistrates and Community of Dumbarton claimed exemption based on a 1770 contract between the two burgs.
Documents in this case (8)
- Magistrates — Petition, 10 Mar 1773March 10, 1773 Memorial of the burgh of Glasgow, arguing that Dumbarton has no right to exact dues from Glasgow vessels on the river Clyde.
People & places in this case
People involved
- Alexander Lockhart, Lord Covington — Advocate for Pursuer
- William Craig, Lord Craig — Advocate for Defender
- Sir James Montgomery, of Stanhope, Esq. — Advocate for Defender
- Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville — Advocate for Defender
- Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck — Reporter
Where this case took place
In 1770, Parliament passed legislation for improving the navigation of the River Clyde to the city of Glasgow. The act empowered the Magistrates and Town-Council to repair and enlarge the quay on the north side of the river, and build a new one on the south side. The legislation allowed the Glaswegian magistrates to levy a duty on river traffic, to which the Magistrates and Community of Dumbarton claimed exemption based on a 1770 contract between the two burgs.
