1797
JurisdictionAlimentInterlocutorArrestmentDebtLibelThe Reverend John Scott petitioned against an interlocutor pronounced by Lord Methven. Thomas Hamilton, Treasurer for the Poor of Avondale, answered the petition, asserting that the justices of the peace had jurisdiction and that the decree was regular.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Scott — Petition, 5 Sep 1797September 5, 1797 Petition of the Reverend Mr John Scott, against Lord Methven's interlocutor
- Thomas Hamilton v. John Scott — Answers, 30 Nov 1797November 30, 1797 Answers by Thomas Hamilton, Treasurer for the Poor of Avondale, to the petition of the Reverend Mr John Scott, asserting that the justices had jurisdiction and the decree was regular.
People & places in this case
People involved
- David Douglas, of Reston — Advocate for Party
- James Burnett, Lord Monboddo — Lord Ordinary
- John Swinton, Lord Swinton — Lord Ordinary
- David Smythe, Lord Methven — Lord Ordinary
Places
- Avondale (Strathaven) (principal)
- Lanark
- Strathaven
- Cambuslang
